It’s been gnawing at you – that desire for change. You want something different, something new. You think you’re ready to exit out of the job or relationship you’re in. I mean you’ve been thinking about it for what feels like forever. But wait – what if…
Sound familiar? Whether it’s a relationship or job, you may think about leaving long before you do. Believe me, I understand. But how do you know when it’s actually time to make an exit? Honestly, only you know when that time is right for you, but here are four signs you’re headed toward the door…
1) You’re ready to take some risks
The pain of your current situation is starting to outweigh the perceived risks of leaving. There can be a lot of perceived risks when it comes to change – what will people think, what if it’s not what I expected, what if I fail, etc. When the pain (and that’s really being tired of how you feel every day) gets bad enough, that risk/reward scale starts to tip and you become ready to create change.
2) You’re ready to shine
Playing it small can be a safe place to be. But now you’re ready to shine, to fully use your talents and share your gifts. In your current job or relationship, maybe you’ve been contributing enough to get by and not playing full out. If you know it and you’re sick of it, that’s a sign.
3) You’re ready to take action
Consistency is key. You’re not going to create change if you take action on something occasionally; it needs to be daily or weekly. Ask yourself: “On a scale of 0-10, how bad do I want it?” … whatever “it” is. Do you want it enough to take real action, and maybe reprioritize your time? Are you ready to get conservative with your spending if needed or forgo the weekend plans to make progress on your action plan? If yes, that’s a sign!
4) You’re ready to let it happen
Have you ever pursued something whole-heartedly and, at the same time, been detached from the outcome? That can be hard to do, but it’s really cool! It brings focus and energy to the present moment without the stress of ensuring a certain outcome. If you’re open to the possibilities, open to letting the universe give you an assist, and believe it can happen – you’re that much closer to the door.
On a scale of 0-10, how ready are you to make a change? Why did you choose that number?
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