"How did you know it was the "right" time for a change in your life? How did you prepare yourself? What made you know it was all going to be "okay" in the end?"
It seems that many of my friends have been going through their own personal sea changes, in the past few years and more recently, and I can't help but be amazed by the strong and determined individuals I know. They are intelligent, caring and passionate. Three qualities I think one must have in order to make a difference and when I look around at the work some of my friends have done (work for non-profits, teach abroad, go back to school, and more) I am proud to know that I am among people who really are changing the world.
But Leanne's question also reminded me of the time in my own life when I knew I had to make a change. I was coming home from work every day, crying and depressed. I was more angry as working in a place where my opinion wasn't mattered more than I was over being bullied on a regular basis. I remember waking up and knowing I had to get out of there. Yes, I enjoyed working with the children, but my surroundings were making me unhappy and physically ill. The day I turned in my resignation was both exhilarating and frightening. And quite frankly, only made the remainder of my year worse. But it was one-hundred percent worth it. The need for change fueled my decisions and I found the confidence I always thought was lacking.
Over the past year and a half since I left, I have thought about how much my life has changed for the better. It's been an awesome ride since then and I've gotten to do so many things I never had the time for and met so many people that I needed in my life. I knew it was all going to be okay when I realized my work made me feel at home, school fueled my excitement and my friends were energizing and supportive.
So, like Leanne asked, what made you realize a change was needed and how did you prepare for it?
Good Luck on your endeavors, friends!
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