I didn’t always love what I do. In fact, for a long time, I was waking up with that heavy, sinking feeling in my chest—the kind that starts on Sunday night and doesn’t leave until Friday afternoon. I’d stare at the clock, willing time to pass, wondering how the hell I got stuck in a job that drained me more than it paid me.

I used to tell myself all the usual lies:

“This is just how work is.”
“You should be grateful to even have a job.”
“Everyone’s tired—get over it.”

But deep down, I wasn’t just tired. I was disconnected.
From what mattered. From who I was. From any sense of purpose.

And here's the bit that still makes me cringe: I was already a coach. Already trained. Already helping other people find clarity and confidence. But I hadn’t paused to ask myself the very questions I asked them.

One morning, stuck in traffic, gripping the wheel with white knuckles and the radio talking nonsense, I caught myself whispering, “Is this it? Is this really my life?”

That question lit a fire. Not a dramatic one. Not a movie-scene moment. Just a quiet, firm no. I realised I didn’t hate working—I hated what I was working for. I wasn’t broken. I was just out of alignment.

So I coached myself—honestly, ruthlessly.
What do I value now (not ten years ago)?
What do I need to feel fulfilled—not just functional?
What am I tolerating that I wouldn't let someone I love put up with?

That’s when everything began to shift.

See, most people don’t need a brand-new life. They just need permission to stop living the wrong one.

And no, it’s not about quitting your job overnight or chasing some unrealistic dream. It’s about getting real with yourself. Tuning back in. Finding your direction—not someone else’s idea of success.

If you dread your mornings more than you enjoy your evenings, something’s off.
If your body feels heavy walking into work, that’s not laziness. That’s a signal.
If you keep waiting for “after this next thing” to feel better... you already know the answer.

You’re not stuck. You’re just out of sync.
And you’re allowed to want more—even if it scares you. Especially if it scares you.

Because the truth is, your career doesn’t just shape your day. It shapes your identity, your energy, your entire sense of self.

So if you’ve been waiting for a sign—this is it.
Not because you’re broken.
Because you’re ready.