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Here’s a Spark: It’s Time to Ignite Your Passion!
Emily Allen
October 23, 2024
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Oh, it’s you!
May each day unfurl with promise for you this week, friend.
When you live and work according to what’s essential to your being – your core, unshakeable values – your days feel like a soul extension. It’s the key to unlocking a career path and a personal life that invites you to embrace everything the world has coming your way.
Finding that work and taking actions in your life that align with your values isn’t something you can learn in a snap, though. It takes practice, patience, and perseverance. It takes honesty and a willingness to reflect on what’s working – and what’s not – and having the courage to let go of what no longer aligns with who you are and why you’re here.
Cheering you on, always.
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DEEP DIVE
Start Over Kitty, How do you find fulfilling work?
By knowing who you are!
No one else can explain to you what you “should” believe is important, what you “should” be doing, or what you “should” be striving to become.
That’s all available to YOU!
Start by asking yourself…
What are the activities that make you lose track of time?
What sparks joy and curiosity within you?
If you’re looking for a new job, include companies and roles that align with your core values in your search. Are you passionate about environmental sustainability? Seek out organizations with eco-friendly missions. Do you thrive in collaborative environments? Look for roles that prioritize teamwork and innovation.
Networking can also be a powerful tool. Engaging with others in fields of interest can provide insights and open doors you might not have considered. So, take the time to connect, explore, and discover opportunities that feel right.
Turning Off Your “Always On” Mentality
In our hyperconnected world, it’s easy to feel like you must be perpetually available. We answer e-mails at midnight, make promises to have that deliverable done by end of day, and rush our children from one commitment to the next.
Yet, the “always on” mentality can lead to burnout and disconnection from what truly matters.
How often do we take a minute to pause and ask ourselves, “Is this what really matters to me?”
Here’s how we tackle cultivating a habit of turning off and recharging.
Prioritize periods of digital detox and create tech-free zones and hours in your day. During these times, engage in activities that refresh your mind and spirit—be it reading a book, going for a walk, or spending time with loved ones. By stepping back, you’re better able to reconnect with your values and maintain your overall well-being.
Slowly integrate small breaks into your routine and gradually increase as you become more comfortable. This could mean peeking your head outside, turning off your screen, or chatting with a friend. You choose! Remember, your time is precious, and how you choose to spend it deeply influences the quality of your life. There is so much research that explores the role of breaks in productivity and happiness!
By aligning your work and your habits with what matters most, finding balance, managing finances wisely, and disengaging from constant connectivity, you step closer to a career and life filled with purpose and fulfillment.
Embrace this next step in your Starting Over journey, friend!
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✨ Now Available: The Starting Over Toolkit! ✨
Are you excited? (We are!) Our team has been hard at work designing practical steps and tools to help you break free and build momentum. The Start Over Toolkit features 7 fully guided mini-sections in a journal-style format, allowing you to learn and take action simultaneously.
In each section, you'll discover why it matters, explore strategic and mindset shifts, and receive an action step to reinvent your life or career—without getting lost along the way.
QUICK HITS
✨ Living Into Our Values with Brené Brown
🔄 Work-Life Balance is a Cycle, Not an Achievement
🤔 What does Work-Life Balance Even Mean?
🚀 Turn Your Passion into Profit
💰 14 Ways to Simplify Your Finances
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Stress-Free Finances
Stress-free finances don’t need to be out of reach, no matter your current earning level!
Money management is crucial when you’re crafting a life you love. Here are a few challenges for this week to help you get started!
Budget for one week according to your values. (Need a refresher on which values are most important to you? Head here!)
Set up automatic transfers to a savings account to pay yourself first. Even a few dollars will stack over time!
Spend one hour logging all of your current outstanding debts.
Invest in yourself. Budget for a reasonable course, self-care routine, new craft supply, or other resource that aligns with one of your values.
Investing in yourself, whether it’s time or money, can yield long-term benefits – both personally and professionally!
FINAL THOUGHTS
What if the secret to professional and personal success is simple?
What if the only criteria we cared about was how much we loved our life?
Forget what others might think of it, just for a moment. Forget comparing yourself to those picture-perfect views on social media.
Follow your personal values, and you'll build a life you love.
Your core beliefs deserve to be honored!
Start Over Kitty & The Permission to Start Over Team
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