Yesterday was a really interesting day. Our AC was broken as it had been since Sunday night. The temperature has been surfing in the 100′s so were all hot and bothered, but not in that fun kind of way. The cats laid around panting and barely responding to anything we did or said to try to make them more comfortable. It actually felt cooler outside than in, it was pretty miserable. Had it not been for the fact that I quit my job on Monday, it probably would have been the worst day ever.
Oh, wait.
You didn’t know I quit my job on Monday?!?!
Well, I did.
To say that my job was making me more miserable than a sweltering 96* house would be an understatement. It was pure misery and had been for a couple of years. The dreaded commute (36 miles one way), the long hours, being one of the only women in a “man’s world” and otherwise being a square peg in a round hole, it was a long time coming.
I spent a lot of time worried about money. That job surely paid the bills. But finely, I realized that all of this work I’ve been doing on myself for the last few years would be null and void if I stayed in a job that made me so stressed and tired. Honestly, I don’t know how I did it for as long as I did. I would come home and barely have the energy to sit on the couch, much less take care of myself in the proper way.
And I deserve happiness.
So, what am I going to be doing to go after that happiness?
Glad you asked.
I’ll be health coaching and blogging full time and that, my friends, was made possible by all of you. Despite my misery, I’ve been sinking a lot of free time into my blogging efforts and working with women across the globe to heal their relationships with food and through that, I have found a joy that I never knew possible. This is the work that I was meant to do, money be damned. I know that if I continue to work hard and let my authentic self shine, the money will follow. My husband and I have been planning for this for a long time and while things will be financially tight for a while, we are both in the camp of putting happiness first. I am the only one that can live my life and I want to do that to the fullest of my ability. I want to feed my bank account with the things that feed my soul and with doing so, I know that I will always have enough.
You might say, I’m taking a leap of faith…
Huge congrats to you for taking that leap. I have wanted to take the leap for over a year. Hoping it will be sooner rather than later!
I’m so proud of you Christie!
This is a huge step… but doing what you love is so important! Happiness should always come first. I know your dreams will come true and wish you nothing but success! :)
Isn’t it amazing that when you start taking care of yourself in one area, you feel compelled to heal all areas of your life? Good for you for taking the leap of faith. I know of a few other bloggers who have done that and have not looked back (for instance Evita at Evolving Wellness).
I will try and spend some time on the “Must Reads” later.
Congrats that is so exciting!!! No more commute.
P.S. I am loving the Prius
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I’m glad that you truly put yourself first! The sky is the limit for you now.
Christie,
I am so proud of and happy for you! That is a huge leap of faith, but one that I can promise will be the best choice you ever made. I should know – I made the same leap over a month ago and am so glad I did.
Much Love!
Congratulations, Christie! I am so happy for you.
I love LOVE it when people follow their INTUITIVE dreams :)
Wow, that’s fantastic!!! Congratulations on taking a leap of faith!
2 years ago I decided I was going to start my own business from home while taking care of my kids. That meant sinking savings into it, my time and effort – it was a risk, but I’m happy to say it’s paying off and I LOVE it!
I wish you all the best in your new adventure!!!
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This post makes me so happy!! I can truly sense how passionate you are about helping others. I know you went through some really difficult times, but I can’t help but think that it’s all worth it if you can help others now because of it.
I can also kind of relate to you because I’m about to take a huge leap of faith…but it seems to be a leap into the type of job that you just left! I mean, I’m definitely searching for a job that I’m passionate about, but I also kind of want to see what the “corporate world” is like. We’ll see what happens…!
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You are too sweet dear, Gracie. I was actually just thinking of you a few minutes ago!
I actually did not work in a corporate environment at all, though I did for years and didn’t like that much either. But honestly, I would prefer the corporate world to where I came from. Good luck to you, I think the corporate world is right for some, many people thrive and I hope that no matter what happens for you, you thrive.
Much love to you.
Go Christie!!
I took my leap of faith in 2005 when I decided to freelance. I’ve always been a writer but had a major crisis of confidence back around 2001-2003. And like Hanlie said, taking this leap of faith coincided with several others, including being willing to take a long look inside and start taking care of my body.
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I’m SO excited for you!!! I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you – I know great things will be happening soon.
Congratulations! I will definitely support you any way I can and will spread the word about your amazing blogs (in fact I already have been).
I hope to be able to do that in the future. In fact, I just ordered business cards for what I call “the real me” which is centered around my blogging as well. I don’t even carry cards for the “work me” which is, when it comes down to it, leasing copiers to companies. My problem is I don’t have the support from my husband yet. He just started back at his job and is too worried about the money. I just need to give it a little more time….
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Congratulations!
It sounds like you are truly honoring your health :)
CONGRATS!!! That is so exciting and I cannot wait to see what joys and challenges this has for you! And this is just what I needed to hear right now too. Making decisions between following your heart and your head can be difficult but you´ve got it. Best of luck!
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girl, you are living my dream right now :) i’m so proud of you for taking that leap of faith, and i will hopefully be following in those steps soon :) enjoy your day!
Congratulations on your leap of faith!!! I recently took a similar leap of faith. I’m at the point now where things are tight and I’m saying to myself ‘Oh WHAT did you do’. But then I realize happiness is priceless and worth everything. Congrats & good luck on all your endeavors!!
YAY! Congratulations! That is so effing exciting, and I just KNOW you will be successful. xoxo.
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Best comment ever. I <3 you.
Yes yes yes! Congratulations! You continue to inspire me and I wish you the best of luck!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you…and inspired by you, as well! :)
Amazing! I am so glad you are following your dreams and putting your happiness first! I wish you the best of luck in the future!
Congrats!! I hope I can do the same one day!! You are very inspiring!
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I’m so excited for you Christie! I know your new jobs will be much more fulfilling and that’s really all that matters. Happiness is much more important than money will ever be and as we all know money doesn’t necessarily lead to happiness.
Wishing you a bright future as a full-time blogger and health coach!
Congrats Christie! I am so proud of you taking a leap of faith to do what you love. I know you will find much success and happiness. Good luck to you!
Wow! That’s such a huge step, and I’m so proud of you for taking it. One of my favorite quotes ever comes from a W.H. Auden poem – “The sense of danger must not disappear…Look if you like, but you will have to leap”.
You are so inspiring for going after your dreams like this! I wish you nothing but the best and looking forward to seeing your journey unfold!
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Congratulations, Christie! I know that your job has been a stressor for a long time (long time blog reader, here…) What a great feeling of freedom for you! Best wishes for success in your new venture.
Congratulations and best wishes!
What a great leap of faith! Doing the things you love bring the greatest amount of happiness no matter how much/little you might get paid…that’s how I live my life and I couldn’t ask for more!
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Feed your bank account with the things that feed your soul…love it! Congrats lady, and I commend you for being so brave. I will be here to support you, and I can’t wait to see what comes out from you next. :)
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