“I know what type of work makes me happy and is sustainable versus just what I can do to make the most money.”

I was bored out of my mind at work with a high stress level. I felt drained, burned out, and lacking in creativity and options. I knew I could not keep doing what I was doing so I stopped; I took a big break. While the big break has been awesome I wanted some ideas about what to do next.

I knew a traditional type of career counselor was not going to help me because they tend to do an outside-in type of process – see what is in the world and how I could fit it, and what I wanted and needed was an inside-out approach. I needed to understand more about myself and see only then, what in the world might fit or what I could create from my strengths and joys. I am glad I did!

Now I feel like I have the knowledge and tools to set myself up well professionally and avoid burnout much more effectively. I know what type of work makes me happy and is sustainable versus just what I can do to make the most money. I feel like once I decide to return to the workforce I can and will do it on my own terms.