Dear Jill,
I am now out of that job that was giving me nightmares and actively looking for work. How can one focus on the future and not feel frightened of not working and then wanting to go back to a very painful place?

Jay


Hi Jay,

I am glad to hear that you left that job - I think it was the right decision for you.

Perhaps when trying to focus on the future - think about reflecting these questions/statements:

1. What makes me the happiest (in life)?
2. Is there any way to take what makes me happy - and make money with it?
3. If the answer to the last question is yes....begin researching how to make a living doing what makes you happy - then apply what you learn. If the answer to the last question is no...then you aren't thinking hard enough - as most things in life - there must way to make a living at.
4. If making this new career takes longer than necessary (meaning with money) - perhaps get a flexible-hour, easy job to make some money while getting your new career in order.

Good luck!!

Jill

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