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Liadán Hynes's avatar

Loved this, so much to think about. Also the demise of magazines 💔

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Aisling M Keenan's avatar

Wouldn't it break your heart? The thing I ADORE doing, the thing I spent 15 years becoming really good at.... GONE. Poof! Into the ether.

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Shauna Kennedy's avatar

I needed to read this today! Feeling total imposter syndrome and burnout in a job I hate after leaving a job I loved to “grow”. It’s nice to know others feel like this and going back doesn’t mean your going backwards

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Aisling M Keenan's avatar

100% – just because you're not stretching yourself doesn't mean you're stagnant or not doing well already. Stay in your comfort zone until you're in a safe place to feel discomfort! xx

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Joan Moore's avatar

I love this. I remember Marian Keyes talking about this before. She was like what's wrong with a comfort zone, it's comfortable, that's great! I am just about hanging on with the day to day of working full time with two smallies and no village. I am already stretched without some LinkedIn nonsense making me feel I am not doing enough unless I am hustling constantly.

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Aisling M Keenan's avatar

Thank you for reading as always Joan! When you’re already stretched, staying in your comfort zone is not just okay, but for the best <3

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Melissa Sarno's avatar

I love this perspective. Always being *out* of my comfort zone seems like it would wreak havoc on my nervous system! I'd love a more delicate balance between zones : )

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Aisling M Keenan's avatar

Thank you!! Thanks for reading and I’m glad you liked the perspective it gave. xx

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CrlPvo's avatar

Congratulations on finding that comfort zone. I spent many years in it and have no regrets. Some of the A types I worked with didn't understand it, but I understood what was driving the A types 😅 😳 and they were not always happy. I supported the A's and they appreciated it.🤗.

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