"New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings." ~Lao Tzu
If I'm being super duper honest, parting ways with my last role was painful. But even though it hurt and made me angry, in my heart, I knew that it was for the best. And it has allowed me the opportunity to create this new #cobblerlife as my friend Saya calls it.
And while things are a bit uncertain because I've pretty much had a full time job all my life, I am trying my hardest to trust that opportunities and $$ will come. And everything will work out just fine. I finally have some extra time and mental space to work on my side hustle so once I get a better handle of my schedule, it'll be good to have some time to focus on Tech Biz Gurl and making a great strategy for that in the next couple of months.
In other news, #FearExperiment is going so well. I couldn't have known when I applied to the program that having this opportunity right now in my life is the most perfect timing. Because while I am learning something new, I'm also learning how to enjoy the journey of becoming. I'm laughing more and sure there are perfectionist tendencies (because I can't change overnight 😂) but I'm leaning in to having fun and enjoying this bit of time just for me.
ALSO, if you want to come and see the output of me learning to move to some Broadway tunes along with seeing some improv and storytelling on 5/18, get your tix here! 💃🏾
On to the picks!
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How to Make Your Day Job Support Your Art — medium.com
THIS --> "You aren’t a failure if your art doesn’t let you quit your day job. And that day job? It will suck a lot less if you can wrap your head around the idea that it’s serving your art."
One Simple Tip to Increase Affiliate Conversions — yourbloggingmentor.com
I ❤️ this tip and will definitely have to give it a try. Spoiler alert: It has to do with being available for answering questions. 🤓
9 Ways to Achieve Mindfulness & Clarity Without Meditation — inkandvolt.com
I am loving this list. It's actually a good reminder that meditation has been hard for me. BUT that both reading and working on jigsaw puzzles give me mindfulness benefits. 💆🏾♀️ Also finding ways to build this into our lives can help with burnout.
#ICYMI
4/10 - LIVE: Side hustles - connect, learn, and grow — www.facebook.com
I'm excited to share a personal story or two around side hustles at this event. Use code LFYSpeaker for 20% off.
4/14 - CAREER THERAPY: "I want to change careers. Where do I even start?" — www.meetup.com
My good friend and fellow coach, Martin McGovern, has launched a new meetup focused on career therapy. If you are looking to make a career change or just want to join a supportive environment to chat careers, check out the first meetup on April 14th.
#2019vibes
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