Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads where your mind told you one thing but your heart seemed to be guiding you in a different direction? For example saying goodbye to something you truly cared about, but every situation encountered just seemed to be worse than the one before?
Those are the decisions you lose sleep and peace of mind over, which to put blankly, just outright sucks. However those are the decisions that once you make the tough choice, things suddenly because much clearer and life starts to move forward, in the right direction.
If you think about it, we actually start making choices at a very young age, and each time we face those decisions, we not only grow a little more, we prepare ourselves for the next crossroads we’ll inevitably be facing. Essentially, setting us up for bigger & better experiences in life.
I’ll admit though, I usually am my biggest stressor when it comes to making a definitive decision. I’m always going back and forth between my options, delaying myself from making a choice. But deep down, I already know what I want, what choice I will make. The issue is fear – fear of change, setbacks and the unknowns. That’s what causes my anxiety to peak, the restless night to kick in and my constant over analyzing. When in reality, the answer is already decided – I just have to allow myself to voice it.
Most recently, I wanted to quit my job. Which full disclosure, I’m still employed, but the second I finally put a last day on the table, it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I was finally able to focus on taking steps to prepare to end one position, and prepare for my future role without feeling emotionally invested and drained from the day to day situations that were out of my control. It just took me longer than it should have to put myself first – mentally, physically and professionally.
So I leave you with this challenge – next time you find yourself at a crossroads. Make the tough decision. Take the leap of faith, and trust that everything will work out as it was meant to. You will be okay, because you are worth the personal growth and happiness. Just trust yourself. You got this!
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