“I have the name of what career I want, the confidence to pursue it, and the surety that this choice is right for me because it is backed up by data.”

I was so stuck. I knew I wanted a new job but I didn’t know what kind of job. I know I’m an intelligent individual and I can learn just about anything when I try, so I struggled with what to dedicate myself to. Should I learn to write Python code? Sell insurance? Get certified in Google Analytics? There seemed to be too many possibilities to narrow down. And everything that I was looking at seemed like I had to sacrifice something inherent to my sense of self to do it. I was so down on myself before–thinking that there was something wrong with ME for being unable to find a career and subsequently, a place for myself in the world. 

But through completing YCH and lots and LOTS of resilience work, I was able to find a renewed sense of self and I am more confident than ever that I am VALUABLE and I have something to offer the world.

Call me optimistic, excited, hopeful, delighted, and content. I have the name of what career I want, the confidence to pursue it, and the surety that this choice is right for me because it is backed up by data.