Taking the leap

I've always known that a significant change needed to come eventually, an inevitable shift that would bring me closer to my true self. For years, I felt its pull, whispering to me from the depths of my soul. And now, finally, the time has come. Since a year back, I've embarked on a new journey, one that demanded more than just a change in career—it required a profound transformation of my ego and a reevaluation of my values.

This new field, the one I have chosen to dedicate my life to, is often perceived as "lower" compared to my previous profession. To go from a relatively successful career within business and marketing, and embark a new path studying to become a social worker was a decision that took time and self work to dare to choose. Society tends to place it on a different rung of the ladder, one that is less prestigious, less celebrated. It was not the simplest, facing the judgments and the subtle glances that accompany such a move. Due to my ego, accustomed to the status of my former career, it took considerable work, introspection, and humility to overcome these internal battles.

There was simply a too big of a fire within me, a passion that could no longer be ignored. This change was not just a career shift; it was an alignment with my true purpose, a step toward a life that resonated deeply with my authentic self. And so, I took the leap.

Today, I have never felt more alive, in tune, and rich—rich not in the monetary sense, but in spirit and fulfillment. This new path has brought a sense of wholeness that I had only glimpsed in fleeting moments before. I wake up each day with a renewed sense of purpose, eager to embrace the challenges and joys that come with this new chapter.

The studies alongside with my extra work within the social field addressing both young kids and adults with different types of diagnosis, has given me a profound sense of connection and meaning.

I am not of the belief that work necessarily has to fill a deeper sense of purpose. Sometimes a job is just that, a job that enables an income that in its turn enables you to spend time doing the things that bring you joy. However, way too many of us live entire lives doing things that drain us of all the energy and joy that we have, and that is simply not a way to live life. Just because many do it, it is not okay.

You deserve more than that.

What is holding you back? What sort of help would support you to start making a plan for the life you genuinly want to live?