Deciding when to move on is always a tough decision, whether it’s a job, a relationship, or a volunteer position. Believe me, I know the feeling. I loved my career for fifteen years. But I ignored the internal clues I was getting – boredom, frustration and the feeling of being burned out – and I stayed on for five more. Those last five years I would wake up in the morning, thinking before opening my eyes, “Is this a week day?” And the sinking feeling of dread when I realized it was.
Should I stay or should I go?
Clearly, it was time to go. I’ve experienced this several times over my life. Each time, I’ve been so invigorated when I finally make the move. I believe that if you listen, your best advice will come from within. If you aren’t in a position to leave immediately, make a plan. Take the time to figure out what you really want to do. Life is too short to allow yourself to be stuck in a place that has lost its meaning for you.
Stepping past the fear
Personal reinvention is hard. Things have to be pretty bad for you to overcome your fear of the unknown. But there can be great reward in taking the leap. Transitions are a part of life. Most of us will experience quite a few in our lifetime. The best ones are the ones you initiate yourself. It’s a great feeling to steer your own boat. In facing your fears, ask yourself – in a year, will my situation improve if I do nothing? If the answer is that it will not, you and I both know what the right move is.
When I decided to leave the financial services industry, I woke up every morning feeling free. After a while, that feeling was replaced with a sense of adventure. I was going to reinvent myself – again. Investing in a business is a bold move. But it just might be the right move. And remember, women make great entrepreneurs!
Do you have ideas about reinventing yourself?
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