Part 2: What I’ve Learned Quitting My Dream Job
Let’s talk about creating space. This was something I was really uncomfortable with for years. It’s also a concept that society as a whole doesn’t support.
Think about the common saying, “Don’t quit your day job.” This advice, which I received numerous times, kept me scared to pursue my dream of fully diving into my own business for so long. It left me feeling trapped, stuck, and unable to take control of my own destiny. I spent years waiting for the perfect moment — a sign that would guarantee the transition would be smooth, easy, and seamless. When this perfect moment didn’t show up, I would tell myself it wasn’t meant to be.
At the same time, I struggled to understand how I could show up as the best version of myself in my job as a Marketing Director while also pouring my energy into starting my own business. This “advice” wasn’t resonating.
So, here’s the lesson:
In order to call in the new, you must release the old.
Energetically, we cannot operate on two different frequencies. It’s hard to have one foot in and one foot out. Here’s another analogy: imagine you are carrying as many apples as you can from point A to point B. You are trying to balance these apples in your arms to get from point A, the beginning of your day, to point B, the end of your day. Someone walks by offering you an orange, but you have so many apples that you can’t even see the person, nor do you have the space to receive what they have to offer.
Okay, it’s a silly analogy, but I believe many of us are operating from this place! The root of it comes from a scarcity mindset. If I let go of this job, this relationship, or this item, what if something new doesn’t come along? So, we settle. We remain stuck in fear, thinking our biggest dreams are too good to be true.
If we really want to live differently, to show up in a new way, we need to show the universe that we want it. We must create space by clearing out what doesn't feel aligned, opening ourselves up to something new. Sometimes, that means leaping without knowing what’s on the other side.
We must release to receive, letting go of the old to call in the new. I believe the universe rewards a leap of faith. This leap can be scary, but what awaits on the other side could be far more amazing than you ever imagined. Change starts with you.
Journal Prompts:
What in your life is taking up the most space or energy in your day-to-day life?
Reflect on what aspects of your daily life are consuming the most of your time and energy. Consider whether these elements are contributing positively to your life or if they are draining you.What is your biggest fear that prevents you from making a change?
Identify the fear that is holding you back from making a significant change. Delve into why this fear exists and how it affects your decisions and actions.Explore this fear further: What is the root of it? Is it true? How can you bring comfort to yourself around this area?
Dig deeper into the root cause of your fear. Assess its validity and consider ways to comfort and reassure yourself as you confront and address this fear.What areas of your life no longer feel in alignment with you? Be honest, and think about the physical reactions you experience in certain environments or around specific people.
Examine which areas of your life no longer resonate with your true self. Pay attention to your physical and emotional reactions in these situations to understand why they feel out of alignment.If you truly want to make a change, you need to show the universe you are ready. I like to think of it as stepping up and demonstrating that you are serious. You TRUST that the universe has something better in store for you — something that is more aligned with your heart. Once you clear out the old, the new will be ready to come in and be received.
Consider how you can demonstrate your readiness for change by taking intentional steps. Trust that by clearing out what no longer serves you, you make space for new opportunities that align with your true desires.Visualize Your Ideal Life: If you could create your ideal day, free from current constraints, what would it look like? How would you spend your time? Who would you spend it with? What feelings would you experience throughout the day?
Imagine your perfect day without any limitations. Picture how you would spend your time, who you would be with, and how you would feel. Use this vision to guide your decisions and actions toward creating a life you truly desire.Identify What You’re Holding Onto: What are you currently holding onto that no longer serves you? Is it a job, a relationship, a belief, or something else? How might your life change if you released it?
Reflect on what you are clinging to that may no longer be beneficial to you. Evaluate how letting go of these things could positively impact your life and open up new possibilities.
If you truly want to make a change, you need to show the universe you are ready. I like to think of it as stepping up and demonstrating that you are serious. You TRUST that the universe has something better in store for you — something that is more aligned with your heart. Once you clear out the old, the new will be ready to come in and be received.
