I’ve made some big decisions already this year. Big, scary, poo your pants type decisions. Last November I moved house. In January this year I decided that the time had come to move on from my co-owned business. I’ve worked tirelessly to build the business. Some days I would spend sixteen hours working and learning and writing. Deciding to move on was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. Making a decision to cut off your entire income is not for the feint hearted, especially when you’ve just bought a bigger more expensive house. Whether I’ve made the right decision or not remains to be seen. If nothing else I’ve had the courage of my convictions and done what I felt was right. And that’s the best you can do, right?
In exactly one month I’ll turn 30 and I have this almost superstitious belief that I have to start this year as I mean to go on . I’ve made decisions that I wouldn’t have had the courage to make before, decisions that I’m making not just for myself but for my family too. As Erin grows up the need for me to be true to myself grows in importance. I’m aware of her watching me, picking up on the things I do. If I want her to be confident enough to put her own happiness and wellbeing first then I need to be setting the example now.
I have no regrets, everything I’ve done has been enjoyable and rewarding. I’ve learned more in the last two years than I learned in any job. I’ll take my experience with me and hopefully find new and exciting challenges. As my mum pointed out last week it’s only by closing doors that new doors can open.
It’s time to start looking forward to new adventures, with no regrets.
Well done you and good luck with your big step I’m sure it’ll be the first of many.
Thanks Ellen. I have some exciting new challenges ahead of me.
Good for you!
I really admire you making such a monumentous change based upon your own happiness. Really brave. Well done!
Thanks, it’s good to do something that terrifies you occasionally
I have no doubt in my mind that you will continue to make a success of everything you do. 2013 is looking to be THE year for many business women I know and I’ve been sitting back and watching friends and peers steer their businesses in different directions.
Good luck with your new ventures
Exciting times, I can’t wait to see what we all do.
Congratulations on having the courage of your convictions and committing to tough decisions. Here’s to 2013 being the year of freedom, new horizons and… well, birthday cake obviously!
We have the best cake place now – Mimi’s Bakehouse – one for the foodie weekend!
well done Erica on having the courage to take such a big step. Do you have any plans on what to do next ? thanks for all your help and support. I’m sure you will make a success of what ever you do .
I have a few ideas of what I’ll do. It will all be launched from http://www.ericadouglas.com.
Just wishing you all the best with the future, Erica. Your courses and Blogging book have been great resources and support for me in the past year. Thank you! I look forward to hearing about your new ventures and continuing to enjoy your own feisty outlook on life. I’m not exactly a little mummy any more but I’m sure that doesn’t matter!
Thanks Debby, not so little myself these day ha!