Healing & Creating Downeast

I think we all, or at least a majority of us, work for others. Some of our service to others is exhausting and some gives us strength and happiness.

I’ve been teaching and coaching and listening in my chosen field for 33 years. I still work for an agency and also now have a small part time job at a local movie theater. I LOVE teaching! Yet I’m worn down to my tiniest atomic level with office drama. This shifts almost immediately when I walk into my movie job…to a place I have fun and enjoy my work shift.

My feet get tired at both jobs. Walking and teaching clients to be independent and confident in their travels is the best career I could have chosen. However, almost every job change I’ve made in my career has been due to a lack of support from superiors and office DRAMA.

I’m looking at (and pursuing) options around shifting my day to day work to doing the things that make me happy in my “down” time.

This is frightening for numerous reasons…including debts owed, leaving a steady paycheck, building a new reputation and client connections.

I am being encouraged to create a class curriculum to offer online in my areas of expertise.

So, my simple questions to you would be…have you ever made this kind of leap of faith? What support did you have or didn’t you have? Are there mentors for creating a legacy to share?

Generally wanting to work for myself yet stay connected to clients and coworkers who share my passion to teach or learn. I enjoy being of service to others.

Do we need to sacrifice our mental health and physical health, though, while we struggle through working for others/agencies/bosses?

Please share your thoughts and as always…take good care of yourself.