There have been many times in my career where I stayed in roles longer than I should have, at least for my own well-being.
One of the biggest reasons was always my team.
I would think: If I leave, who will stand up for them? Who will make sure they are cared for? That sense of responsibility often outweighed what was happening to me.
But the truth was, when my values no longer aligned with the leaders above me, my energy drained fast. I felt tired for no reason, overwhelmed by things that normally would not faze me, and strangely unproductive.
And then my body began to speak. I would sit in meetings and notice not just my head, but my whole body utterly refusing to go along with things I did not agree with.
These were red flags for me, because I know myself. In the right environment, I am buzzing with creativity, connecting dots strategically, and looking forward to the workday.
It took reflection, and more than a few honest conversations with mentors and a coach, to recognize that the misalignment was not about whether I could get along with people. It was about whether I could still be myself.
That is where this week’s Reflection Journal questions come in. They are the same ones I asked myself when I needed to decide: Is it time to stay or move on?
I know we do not all have the luxury of simply leaving, for obvious practical reasons. But that does not mean you cannot tune in with yourself and be clear on why you are staying. That clarity alone can shift how you show up, even before anything changes on the outside.
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A small next step
If you are sitting with these questions now, do not rush it. Even taking 10 minutes to pause and notice what your body is telling you is a start.
And if you would like some support in exploring these questions more deeply, you can book a free discovery call with me.
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With you,
Linda
Founder of Touching Distance
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