Freedom To
When clients start working with me, they often want to leave a job they dislike. Unfortunately, due to financial obligations, they cannot quit. They feel “in-between,” where they are and what they know they need, but struggle to plot a path forward.
The “IN BETWEEN” in life is sometimes hard. It amplifies life’s uncertainty and can feel uncomfortable. The “In Between” is like a hallway with many doors. We may know, at some level, that we have options, but we do not yet know which particular options they are. This may trigger FEAR, which then triggers the primal part of our brain that says our possibilities are scarce.
Life in the “in-between” can cause us to fixate on everything we dislike. It can generate a mindset that makes us want to run, get out, and quit. The truth is, we can create FREEDOM from this place by quitting, but it is often a temporary reprieve and not sustainable, as the consequences can affect the quality of your life. It will ultimately create more stress and fewer opportunities to go toward more purpose-driven and fulfilling work.
Unless you have about 6 months to 1 year of savings to live on, this in-between period is an opportunity for deeper spiritual and personal growth. While not easy, this time can be an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with yourself, so clarity can arise. All Career-Life Transitions are an opportunity to deepen our spiritual lives.
I propose a transition focusing on Freedom To versus Freedom From. Freedom To allows you to reflect on who you are and what is most important to you. It moves you into the mindset of possibility.
Then, you can envision, get inspired, and take purposeful action toward your next work chapter.
“Freedom To” is an opportunity to build your self-connection, self-reflection, and self-awareness. It offers you a chance to tap into your inspiration and personal values. It provides a bigger picture of your life. It is an expansive opportunity that is sustainable versus “Freedom From,” which may feel expansive for a short time but does not allow you to dive deeper into self-reflection and inner wisdom, as it ultimately creates stress and may put you on a cycle of jumping from job to job for years, never really knowing what truly satisfies you.
Career transitions are possible and fulfilling when you add a hefty dose of self-care and compassion. I encourage you to transition toward the place of “Freedom To.” Allow this chapter in your life to help you build a solid foundation for the next one, so you feel empowered and free to take the next steps.
