How do you know if it’s a midlife crisis? What is it? What do you do about it? Simple, reassuring answers to your midlife crisis questions. Sometimes we start questioning the career or life path we’re on and that’s healthy, normal, and doable.
These are bumpy times in my family and in the world, and I’ve had to think about how to manage my business amidst it all. Here’s what’s been helping me.
I find myself saying this truth to myself and others a lot. It’s been a good guidepost for choosing what to do. It means I’m not broken. I don’t have to squash myself to do things someone else’s way.
For instance I don’t need an extrovert mask to be successful as an introvert. I can do things my way including marketing my business in ways that fit who I am, that actually feel good to me. And so much more. I feel so free when I remember and live by this one message.
If you are a highly sensitive person (HSP) and an extrovert, a lot of general career guidance doesn’t quite fit. You might feel pulled (or pushed toward) more extrovert-oriented career roles, but the sensitive soul part of you needs more calming and spaciousness. It can feel confusing until you learn a few simple things and where to look for bringing it all together.
So often I hear people struggling with progress taking longer than their brains think it should take. It can eat away at your self-worth.
I experience the “too slow” worries too, like how long it takes to write a new post or how long it takes to get a new program from idea to action. Humbling.
Then there’s how *loooooong* it takes to get a business to a livable income, or how long to find your ideal work situation.
It’s not just you. Change does take time.
I’ve got a simple perspective shift to share with you that is helping me deal with that discouraged feeling. I’m including a simple writing prompt that I think will help you feel the shift too.
I got caught in an over-doing phase and not enough calming downtime balance to that. Autumn, as daylight shortens, is a good time for me to think about the yin-yang balance in my life. I have to pay attention here, especially as a highly sensitive person with old workaholic programming.
So I’ve been consciously recalibrating and I’ll let you in on how it’s going.
Too much effort, and we can burn out. Too little, and we can sell out on our life purpose and get depressed. I’ve done both. Here’s how I think of Right Effort today in my work life.
Going, going, and feeling stuck that way, year after year? 😰 Normal stress vs burnout potential. Burnout prevention starting place.
You hear about side hustles or that you have to hustle to make it as an entrepreneur. It can be a turn off for introverts and HSPs. Hustle is NOT required. Here’s why the hustle idea is harmful, and what works better.
I explain my black swan logo as a symbol of a hustle-free better way.
Does it seem impossible to do meaningful work, make a living, and have a sense of balance too? Here’s an inspiring story of an introvert, Ruby Maddox, so you can picture it.
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It might not feel like it right now, but work can be energizing and fulfilling, even for introverts and HSPs. There is a way. Here are 3 paths to find your way to your right career path.
Self-employment guidance especially for introverts and HSPs. So you can have the sustainable, meaningful, and calm life you crave.
Does it seem like everyone else has it figured out? Let me light the way for your exploration around career, life purpose, or self-employment.
