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7 Lessons Learned The Year After My Sabbatical

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This is the last article of the series on what I learned and what I’d recommend from quitting my job to take a six-month sabbatical (without another job in sight). In my previous post, I shared nine areas I decluttered as I focused on my version of a high quality life. Below, I reflect on the following lessons learned the year after my sabbatical.

 

“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.”

– Paulo Coelho

In early 2015, my six-month sabbatical drew to an end.

I’d spent the last three months building up the framework of and talking to people about Uncoveries, but as my funds drew low, I was once again faced with the question of how to earn a living.

The following months were frustrating. I went through a bad rut during that period as my limited perspective led me down a path that my intuition knew wasn’t right for me. But all things are transitory and pass in time.

These seven lessons learned the year after my sabbatical were invaluable.

I wouldn’t have learned them without taking the leap and experiencing what I did. My hope is these learnings will help you in making brave leaps or changes in your life.Continue Reading

Listen to Your Intuition: 3 Reasons Why

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In this society, there are many who are determined to follow the well-worn or more certain path, even if they don’t necessarily agree with it. This is a great trait if the motivation is soundly based; it demonstrates a willingness to stick it out, showing determination and grit. However, if you’re doing something you don’t care about or believe in, it’s never worth it.

Not listening to your intuition is damaging in the short-term and especially over the long-term. When you don’t listen to the one voice that matters the most, you are letting the most important person down in the worst way possible–yourself.Continue Reading