Taking the Leap: Why Sometimes You Just Need to Go for It

Heyyyy Chateau Charty!

I like to think I’m like Paris Hilton and all my blog readers avidly sit around waiting for another update. And here I am with one! I sent out a quick email a few weeks ago letting readers know how the new job is going and things to be on the lookout for. However, I feel like I've gotten my spark back since the new gig and I wanted to write more about it.

If you don’t know, I took a new job at a pediatric practice at the beginning of February after leaving a job of 6 months (go back and read my blog about it!). I started about 5 weeks ago and am loving it. I feel lighter, free, and I wake up so much more energized. It made me realize how miserably sad I was for 6 months, trying to find some sort of purpose and happiness.

What an awful way to go through life.

The day I started my new job, I was so nervous. I texted a bunch of friends asking if it was normal that I was so nervous to go inside and introduce myself. Starting over again? Help! I sometimes get shy! I know…it’s unheard of with me, but it’s true! I was so nervous about feeling awkward and finding my way.

I worked on grounding tools before going in and spoiler alert- I didn’t combust! Everything turned out to be fine as I met my new colleagues and settled into my cute office. The feeling of working with people who are smart, professional, and motivated at their job is unmatched. I work under great bosses with so much knowledge and it’s better than I could’ve imagined.

I started seeing patients the second week in, which I was so nervous about. I went from working with intense, suicidal teenagers to doing nothing for 6 months- hence I felt rusty. The first few sessions I had were a bit clunky, but they quickly got better. I had to remember the dance of balancing parents with their child and my role…but once I got it down again…I was on cloud 9.

I 've already had patients telling me I’m their safe space and opening up in ways I wasn’t expecting after 3 visits. I am so humbled and fulfilled to be back in the arena if you will. It has given me that purpose again and that feeling that nothing else ever will. Meeting with patients and helping them turn the stone is a high I will never get over. This work fuels me, and I am so happy I took that leap in leaving a place that didn’t serve me.

I guess what I’m trying to say with this is GO. Take that leap, make the risky decision despite fear, leave that person, end the friendship. Date the new guy, try the new activity, go to therapy, have the hard conversation. This life is so short. Who knows where I’d be if I stayed at that job due to fear of what people would say.

Take the risk or lose the chance.

We’re so quick to hide behind masks of fear and blame which hinders the next best decision from being made. Decisions that could alter our life for the better. Bold choices that could define our strength. Stop wasting time and go make that decision or pivot that changes your life.

Xo,

Uncle C