One does not learn the true courage and tolerance for risk until you put them to test. In order to take the right road in your life one needs to set aside what all others think they should do. If you keep on thinking what others have to say you will never be able to take the right path in your life. Deep in your heart you know the right decision for yourself and nobody needs to reaffirm it, you just need to realize it yourself. Here is a small questionnaire which will help you in clearing up your doubts.
What is the real reason behind the need to change?
This is one of the most important questions you need to ask yourself, what is the reason that you wish to leave the current situation? We know that you feel miserable but that does not seem valid enough. Is there anything else that you look forward to? Do you have a desire to do something else? Try and figure out all the valid reasons of you being unhappy in the present scenario and where do you feel the happiness lies? One should come clear on the reasons before you think of leaving the present.
What is your internal state of unrest?
Is there any turmoil going on in your mind? The peace and sleep in your life is being disturbed day and night? What is the reason behind such unrest state of mind, is it because of the things going on at work, any personal issues or things which are out of your control? The measurement of internal sense of urgency is of great importance.
What is your financial comfort zone?
What are the current financial obligations and responsibilities on your shoulder? What is the status of your savings and debt? How is your habit of spending money? All these need to be answered in order to know whether you are willing to leave the comfort zone of your life and is willing to make the changes which this right path requires. Be true to yourself when thinking about financial issues, will you be able to forgo and will this affect your currents state on happiness. This is going to be a very crucial decision.
What is your appetite for risk?
What are you looking forward to, entrepreneurship or another position in another organization? Do you have the courage to work alone for day or weeks, if the situation demands? What do you think of yourself, a follower or a starter? Would you be interested in creating new products, services and processes? Are you the one who would be interested in giving your dreams a real picture? You need to figure out answers for all these questions and then only you can take up the risk.
Be true to yourself, what is that matters to you most, is it money, being free (as it is the case with myself at the moment), being in position of authority or being secure, whatever it is, just figure it out and start working on it. The right path is not always easy, so be prepared for struggle. Also read Top 6 Tips for Self Improvement!
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