Sometimes you need a big change to make your life better. But that big change can be a little scary. There is usually no turning back when it comes to quitting your job and moving across the country. That fresh start can mean the difference between living an endless life or finally living the life you’ve always wanted. Not sure if you’re ready? Here’s how you can tell when it’s time to start over. You got this, baby.
1. You feel stuck. When you look everywhere in your life—your job, your friends, your love life—it’s as if you’ve got cement around your waist that’s slowly hardening. You don’t feel like you have control over your life, but you do. You just have to make a big change.
2. Your life has become boring. Things that used to feel so exciting feel lacking now. Nothing amazing is happening, and that’s not a good feeling.
3. You are sick of the daily grind. Most people don’t like their job, but that doesn’t mean you should just sit back and accept it. There are millions of other jobs out there, so why keep ignoring the one that makes you feel unhappy every day? I promise you that everything will be fine if you stop. Heck, you’ll probably get better.
4. You have started putting yourself last. Your happiness has come second, third, or last when you make decisions. You’ve started to think that how you feel doesn’t matter. It helps! Everyone is better off when you are happy and healthy, not just you. Put yourself first.
5. You keep making the same mistakes. You know the famous saying: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. If the status quo has left you wanting more, it’s time to change things up.
6. You look around and nothing is the same. When you really examine your life, it’s not the way you wanted it to be. Sure, you were once happy with your life, but you’re not happy now.
7. You have started burning bridges. You may be taking a “fuck it” attitude, your unconscious mind is burning bridges. You ended friendships, made your life difficult at work. That’s your first step without making a decision. You can go all the way through it and start over. And maybe stop burning those bridges, because it’s always nice to have people to fall back on when you need them.
8. Your comfort zone no longer feels comfortable. You once felt safe staying at home, in the comfort of your favorite coffee shop where you quickly turned around. But now? Those comfort zones are no longer comfortable. It’s obviously time to leave the place.
9. Your dreams are on hold because you are not in a place to achieve them. You dream of owning a house, but you live in an expensive place. You want to find your dream job, but there are no opportunities in your city. You want to find love, but you’ve exhausted your options here. This is evidence from the universe that you are not where you should be.
10. You feel like you need to make a big change. It’s not the first time you’ve thought about starting over. This has been on your mind for a long time. If that feeling doesn’t go away, you should start thinking about it.
11. The thought of starting over does not discourage you. People who are happy where they are in life absolutely hate the idea of starting over. It sounds like a nightmare to them. But you? The thought gives comfort.
12. You feel like you’re ready. Sometimes, we feel like we’re starting over by wishing. Maybe we’re going through a big breakup and the thought of packing up and moving across the country sounds great. Maybe that’s your flight response as you deal with heartbreak. The fleeting thoughts of starting over are sometimes overlooked. But if you still feel ready to start over even without a little pressure, your instincts may be right. Listen to your heart.
