Freedom To
When my clients start working with me, they often want to leave a job they dislike, which drains them. Unfortunately, due to financial obligations like food, shelter, and health, 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 we have options, but we do not yet know what those particular options 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 less opportunity to go toward more purpose-driven and fulfilling work.
I always tell people that unless you have about six months to one year of savings to live on, this " in-between” is an opportunity for more profound spiritual and personal growth. While not easy, this time can be an opportunity to create more of a relationship within so that clarity can arise. I believe 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.
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 to inform the next chapter so that you feel empowered and free to take the next steps.
