{"id":13164,"date":"2023-05-15T16:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinekay.co\/?p=13164"},"modified":"2023-12-28T17:43:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:43:23","slug":"navigating-the-crossroads-reflections-on-quitting-growth-and-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinekay.co\/2023\/05\/15\/navigating-the-crossroads-reflections-on-quitting-growth-and-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Crossroads: Reflections on Quitting, Growth, and Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On the 13th of May 2023, Loughborough University&#8217;s annual Leadership Conference delved into the complex theme of quitting and the circumstances under which it can be a positive choice. It was a full day of workshops, talks, and networking opportunities with external trainers, businesses, alumni, and experts. I had the great pleasure of speaking on the Grit or Quit panel, and it was such a blast. We dived deep into the topic of quitting \u2013 not as a negative thing, but as a positive choice. It was a pretty insightful discussion, here are the main takeaways: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>The Art of Quitting:<\/em> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quitting is more than okay; sometimes, it&#8217;s the right thing to do. Trust your gut, my friend. When a job becomes a joyless routine, it might be time to rethink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Knowing When to Quit:<\/em> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever pondered if you should have quit something sooner? I&#8217;ve asked myself this four times, striving for the top in various roles \u2013 rider, artist, business developer, and now, an entrepreneur. Lesson learned: Giving yourself a new identity provides structure, but the real magic happens when you listen to yourself and enjoy the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Times I Almost Quit:<\/em> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Full disclosure, I have considered quitting being my own boss, more than once. I realised entrepreneurship isn&#8217;t always a beach bar dream. It&#8217;s about mastering your mindset and avoiding toxic hustle culture. You will constantly need to reframe why you&#8217;ve chosen this path, what freedom truly means to you. Expect daily dealings with your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinekay.co\/2023\/08\/01\/brain-gym-go-further-faster-with-inspiration-space\/\">saboteurs<\/a> <\/strong>within, and the need for innovation to turn your business into something fun and enjoyable you will want to keep doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Top Tips for Perseverance:<\/em> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When times get tough, remember: &#8220;Don&#8217;t eat the whole elephant.&#8221; Break down challenges, prioritise self-care, sleep well, nourish yourself, and find solid inspiration. Life challenges us to make the hard things more doable. My resilience tool kit is a morning routine, working on my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinekay.co\/brain-gym\/\">mental fitness<\/a><\/strong>, and affirming my abilities from positive feedback \u2013 these are the rock solid foundations you need to overcome any challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Conclusion:<\/em> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quitting doesn&#8217;t mean failure. It&#8217;s a pivot toward growth and happiness. Trust your journey, saver every challenge, and don&#8217;t hesitate to change course when needed. In my opinion, the only true failure is giving up on your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To your success! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the 13th of May 2023, Loughborough University&#8217;s annual Leadership Conference delved into the complex theme of quitting and the circumstances under which it can be a positive choice. 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