I enjoyed most of my corporate career in Japan – almost two decades.
But there was a time when I was becoming more and more stressed – miserable, in fact.
As I worked hard, was promoted, and was given more and more responsibility, I accepted it.
I didn’t want to let people down.
I didn’t want to ask for help.
I put more and more pressure on myself to keep people happy, get all the work done and more, and at the same time I was suffering from “mum guilt” (feeling I was spending too much time on work and not enough on family).
One evening, I remember I was writing in my journal – crying – and I had a sudden realization. I wrote these words:
“I have a choice.”
It suddenly struck me that I was choosing to be in that situation.
No one had forced me to be there. No one was forcing me to stay there.
So, I chose to make a change.
After talking with senior colleagues about the possibility of moving to a different role, I eventually decided that I wanted a complete change – to leave the company and start my own business.
In Episode 111 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear
- The surprising percentage of what we think and do unconsciously every day – and how that can keep you stuck
- How you can intentionally choose your thoughts and actions every minute of the day – even when it seems like a difficult choice
- The importance of identity – and how you see yourself impacts the outcomes in your life
Enjoy!
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