"Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things." Walt Disney
Other People Don’t Get to Decide Who You Are
Many years ago when I was a law student, I worked as an intern. One day the main boss, who I had little contact with, called me in and told me I had no long term future as a lawyer. He didn’t outright fire me, but he told me I should consider quitting. I felt like I was going to pass out. It actually took my breath away in that moment, like if you’ve ever been punched in the stomach and you struggle to breathe.
Breaking up from a job is hard to do…
I did something huge this week. I left a job that I have been with for over 20 years. This was not at all an easy decision, and it took me months to even get to the point I would say I was looking. Then more time to take the next step and send out the first resume.
In many ways leaving a job you once loved but don’t anymore is like a breakup. It is human nature to hold on to things for longer than we should because change is SO hard and we get so comfortable with routine.
How full is YOUR bucket?
This really makes a difference in your happiness level! If you are unfamiliar with the concept check out the book “How full is your bucket?” by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton (it even comes in a kid’s version). We both read this book and greatly agreed with the general concept that each of us has a bucket that is constantly being filled or emptied, depending on our interactions with others. When our bucket is full we feel great, but when it is empty, we feel awful (p 15). How do we keep it full? Spend some time thinking about the things that make you happiest and check back here for tips!
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Ralph Waldo Emerson