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It’s June and we’re rapidly approaching the halfway point of the year. How? Time waits for no one, that’s how. I’m sitting down for a little catch up session with Coco, Deborah and you. Let’s get started, shall we?
Make Space for What Brings You Joy
Over coffee I’d tell you I dropped to part-time status at my job. I figured it would enable me to enjoy summer more fully if I wasn’t dragging myself to work all the time. And then I did the unthinkable: A week before my part-time status was to begin, I gave my 2 weeks’ notice. That’s right, I decided to leave my job entirely. During the medical leave for my hip I did a lot of soul searching and thought about what really brings me joy. Coaching brings me joy. My Micro-Bakery brings me joy. Travel brings me joy. My full-time gig hasn’t been joyful for some time now, so it was time to call it quits and make space for other things. I haven’t worked my last day yet, but soon. Life is simply too short.
Over coffee I’d tell you we are very close to getting the in-laws moved over to a senior living facility. Their house sold in four days and we are deep into the packing/giving away/donating phase. The physical move will happen later this month. Fingers crossed, all systems are go. With my MIL’s dementia, she’s already forgotten they are moving and she wants to hang onto every. Single. THING. The struggle is real.
Over coffee I’d tell you daughter #2 is home from college for the summer and of course I’m thrilled to have her here. She started her internship this week. I well know this may be the last summer she’s home with us so I’m cherishing every moment. Yet another reason why I quit my job.
Over coffee I’d tell you that recovering from hip surgery resulted in some unwanted weight gain and, now that I can be more active, I’ve been working diligently on losing it. While I’ve used my Lumen Metabolism Tracker for years, I didn’t always follow its guidance as closely as I should have. Since mid-April I’ve been following the guidelines very closely and I’m happy to say the weight is coming off and I’m spending most of my time in “fat burn” and have reached maximum metabolic flexibility. What’s really exciting is that recently Lumen rolled out The Lumen Lifetime Bundle. For a limited time, you can get the Lumen device + a lifetime unrestricted app subscription for 50% off. No more monthly fees! Learn more and grab your Lumen here.
What would you tell me over coffee? What brings you joy? What can you make space for?
YAY, Marcia!!! That is fantastic news! I’m so happy for you.
Yes, life is definitely too short to be spending it in something that doesn’t give us joy. Your other activities sound so much more satisfying.
And how is the micro-bakery going? By now I imagine you’ve built up quite a loyal following of regular customers.
Wishing you all the best for this exciting new chapter. I can’t wait to see where it takes you!
This is all great.
I love hearing good news.
It’s hard to let go. Right now although my job doesn’t bring me joy it does bring me enough money to do what brings be joy. Time out with friends and racing.
Wow! Congrats on letting go of your full-time job. It’s great to be in a position to be able to focus on what brings you joy — and great timing with your daughter home.
I’m impressed by your diligence with the Lumen. Glad it is paying off and helping you feel your best.
Hooray!!! I’m glad you’re able to take this step. Without knowing much about it, your job did sound time-consuming and stressful. And glad your daughter is home for the summer- enjoy every minute (I know you will).
Ugh, good luck with the big move. That is a VERY hard transition, but once you get them settled in the facility it will be a huge relief.
I am all about doing what brings you joy! Life is too short not to. I’m looking forward to hearing more about what you are baking up!
Congratulations on your retirement from your full-time job, Marcia! That’s such exciting news and I love that you’re now going to focus on your part-time jobs that bring you joy. Cheers to a great decision! I work about 12-15 hours a week doing what I love. My next step toward retirement will be cutting out clients at the 55+ community and only seeing clients in my home gym while making that gradual glide toward no longer working.
Congrats on giving your notice and for focusing on what brings you joy! Sounds like the perfect way to begin your summer 🙂
That’s exciting that your last official work day is approaching! Perfect timing for you to enjoy the summer 🙂 Good luck with the in-laws’ upcoming move. I hope all goes well.
I’ve never heard of a metabolism tracker – how does that work? Sounds interesting!
What an interesting time for you as you leave your job. I agree, life is short and if we have the possibility to leave behind that doesn’t bring us joy anymore, it’s the right thing to do. I left my nursing job when we moved to Ireland and even if I struggle to create a new career that is profitable, I know it was the right move, for my health and wellbeing especially.
Oh, wow! Such big changes! It’s so important to be happy and I’m glad you’re taking the steps to make that happen for you!
I love that you are listening to your body and putting in the steps to get to where you want.
Proud of you and wishing you the best!
Ahh, that’s a big step but it sounds like it’ll be a really good change for you!
Best of luck to you with moving your in-laws into the senior living facility — moving is already rough and having that added on definitely makes it so much more difficult. :[
I wish more things offered lifetime memberships for a flat rate! I’m so, so tired of subscriptions for everything.
absolutely LOVE that you’ve taken the step to leave your job and follow what brings you joy. I truly wish I could do this because even though I have a great employer and lovely colleagues it continues to suck the life and energy out of me. I’m not where you are yet, but I will be soon. Mark my words.
Enjoy having your daughter home!