Life Update: I just QUIT my job…here’s why.
I usually spend about a week writing those loooong notes I normally send you. But life has been busy lifin’. I’m back in the US after being away in Costa Rica and Mexico for 3 months.
Since arriving on Friday, I’ve been feeling really drained, even after lots of sleep. And when I thought about it, it’s not just physical rest that I need, but also MENTAL rest.
I started to write a whole blog post about the 7 types of rest. Maybe you’ll see it next week. But I had to catch myself…
Me to Me: “Instead of forcing yourself to WRITE about rest, why don’t you actually rest??”
Me to Me: “You’re right” *closes laptop* Lol
Because I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, including the anticipation of what happened today.
I QUIT MY JOB.
Not flat out. Lol. But I let them know my last day will be April 26th, unless they’d like to work with me in a freelance capacity (no more marketing manager title + responsibilities). The reason I did this is because for 5 years I freelanced working with clients I LOOOOOOVED.
I love the autonomy and flexibility of freelance work because it fit well with my nomadic lifestyle + Manifestor energy.
But even beyond that, I quit because life is short.
Last week you guys got my story, but with my Mom passing away in November, I’m reminded of the fragility of life. There are so many plans I have for my life, including putting full-force effort into my writing, expanding Elle Undefined, and launching a new offer for you guys (coming soon!).
The Muse within ME is wanting to experience more freedom, more creativity, and more connection. So I have some changes on the horizon.
My BFF joked earlier, “If I didn’t know you I’d say what kinda mid life crisis is this girl going through? But instead it’s just ‘Oh it’s Elle being Elle. Nothing to see here folks.”
LOL.
I could definitely see how all the change that has happened and is coming up could look like a crisis, but in actuality, I’m in my right mind. I’m just a person who embraces change, will take the risk, and keep moving forward because nothing is a mistake in my book. It’s all experience and wisdom to be gained.
The job served a purpose. I was able to help my Mom, save, pay off debt, travel, invest in business coaches, enroll in courses to learn new skills, and prepare for this next chapter I'm entering.
I quit my job today because:
Fulfilling my purpose is not tied to this job. Purpose is BEING. And I'm expanding in ways that feel confined by the job.
My parents have shown me how short and fragile life can be. I want to spend my time on this Earth in nourishing + authentic ways to me.
My future plans require more of my time + energy.
My gifts will provide for me.
I’m feeling consciously confident about my journey ahead.
And YOLO. Lol