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Marina's avatar

This letter felt like a pep talk I didn’t know I needed. I’ve been frustrated with my job for a while, and I have a really amazing opportunity knocking at my door. Yet I find myself withdrawing... asking myself what if it’s more stressful? What if I don’t like my new colleagues? What if I can’t do the job? (Note: I don’t have a job offer, just a promising interview! And I’m already trying to escape.. to stay stuck in the familiar chaos I’m accustomed to).

Reading this reminded me: I’ve navigated many, many frustrating and unexpected things in life. I can trust myself to meet a new challenge and chart a path forward. Just like you couldn’t have imagined focusing and writing in micro moments while being a mom to a whole human infant... yet you are! You figured it out. And I know I have that capacity too. Thank you for the reminder 🤍

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Thank you for sharing! When I'm going through growing pains I try to think of myself like a plant who has outgrown its pot. It's scary and stressful to be repotted but ultimately, it will foster more growth. These inbetween times are hard. I've never loved transitions but as I get older, I'm trying to see it as an opportunity to stay curious and tend to myself as lovingly as possible.

You've got this! I can't wait to hear more about your interview! <3

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