When you think back on your life, what were some of the hardest decisions you have ever had to make? Buying a house? Choosing a major? Deciding how to pursue your dreams? Accepting or rejecting a job offer? What decision gave you the most uncertainty while making it, and yet after the smoke cleared, gave you the most joy? We have all had those decisions that force us to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I just went through this myself a few months ago. Leave a job I love and pursue my passion in grad school……..or stay safe at my comfy job and be comfortable yet not challenged?
It is a hard spot to be. We never know what challenges will be thrown at us after our decision, yet we know we have to make one in order to move forward. How do we know we are making the right choice?? Do we ever really know until it is too late? What is too late? These are just a few of the many thoughts that have had scrambling around in my head, as I’m sure they have in yours too at some point or another. What process do you have to go through to reach your good-for-you decision? What makes a good decision the right decision? I truthfully can’t answer that. All I know, is that I try to go with my gut and then work like hell to make sure that decision is supported by my effort and determination. TRANSITIONS ARE HARD!!! All of the decisions we make are transitions. Heck, even choosing what I want for dinner is a choice that will either helps or hurt me. I can choose a healthy meal of veggies, protein and whole grains……or I can go with fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy…..which one do you think will transition me into a better day the next morning? You have to choose for you. I don’t make my decisions for someone else (unless its affecting family, then you need to take their advise and consideration into account). I didn’t just make a choice to not go back to grad school and stay at my job because I wanted to make my boss happy. In fact I did the opposite…BUT THE CHOICE AND TRANSITION WASN’T FOR HIM. It is for me. To grow myself and my family's future. YOU DO YOU. Take a step back during your time of choice and decision. Look at the priority, the goal, the betterment that is coming to keep you strong during your moment of transition. Then go all in. ~Cassandra
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