I QUIT my job and REINVENTED myself!
This is my story. I hope it inspires you to get out there and change your life!
The story that takes me from feeling miserable in my daily routine and a job I literally hated, to being self-employed, happy, looking forward for the next day to dawn.
From dreading the moment I got to the office with pain in my stomach, to choosing when and where to show up for work.
I studied Telecommunications and Management in Greece and graduated in 2006, feels like a hundred years ago already.
I've always been into sports, used to be a gymnastics athlete and a ballet dancer for many years.
But since I don't come from a wealthy family, naturally, pursuing my real dreams wasn't an option so I had to study towards a socially accepted, well-paid profession.
OR SO I THOUGHT!
Nevertheless back then I had no idea what the Law of Attraction was or how important it is to find your OWN purpose in life and that when you do, everything else falls into place as well.
So I studied for 4 years and received my Bachelor's degree and right away I got a job in IT.
The first few years were very constructive, I liked what I did.
My position, title and income made me feel important and SMART.
Seems like I needed a job to make me feel smart and important back then.
We grow out of these things usually.
So as I was saying, my job was important enough, my family was proud of me and my parents were able to brag about their intelligent, well-paid daughter.
4-5 years later, I obviously had had my taste of all that and I started realizing how futile the things I had were.
I wasn't happy, I wasn't growing as a person, I was not in a relationship that made me happy, I didn't get along with my parents, I didn't have enough time to myself and I wasn't healthy.
But I had money and "recognition".
Where I used to work - Summer 2009
It took me no time to start hating my job after this realization. And it's not like I was forced to be there.
It was clearly my choice alone.
I was subconsciously angry at myself for not having the courage to quit.
I wanted to.
But I was telling myself that I couldn't.
I could hear my parents' voices in my head arguing my decision to quit.
Imaginary dialogues...
And more years passed by, and I became so bad at what I was doing.
I was thriving at other activities I took on that I really loved, like dancing and singing in a band.
But every day I showed up at work I was irresponsible, procrastinating, unreliable, angry and difficult to deal with.
And after 7 years I had actually started to believe that all the above were my true qualities. And that made me feel so bad, like I was a bad person. Not good at anything. And even though I knew I was smart and caring and helpful and positive, doing the wrong thing for a living almost changed the way I looked at myself for good.
BUT I was determined to not let that happen.
Where I work now
So I started taking therapy, which is the best thing I've ever done.
It took me three years to figure things out, to trace and solve my parent issues (had to work very hard for that to happen and of course this is always work in progress) and to realize that I'm not bad at what I do...
I just wasn't meant to do what do.
I realized I needed to be able to work outdoors. And I needed to do something that helps others too.
So I created a Dreamboard.
And on it I wrote:
- I want to study Yoga in India
- I want to live in California for a while
- I want to meet a man with whom I will experience companionship.
The real thing, no holding back, no fear.
Graduation day
So in 2014 I used all my paid leave, and some unpaid leave too and I traveled to Mumbai, where I stayed and studied Yoga for 5 weeks. I received my first Yoga certification from The Yoga Institute, the oldest organized Yoga center in the world.
I met many wonderful people and was taught by very inspirational teachers and...
Without knowing at the time that the Law of Attraction was already working its magic, I also met my better half.
Did I mention he is from CA?
Crazy???
This world is crazy!
But it very much makes sense too.
Well this has been my life for the past 11 years or so.
And the rest is history.
I kept my job for another year and a half and together we planned our next steps.
In 2016 we moved to Los Angeles and every day ever since I thank the universe for guiding me and also myself for listening to the true voice in my head and for finding my purpose.
I can't tell you what to do and how to find the way, but if you listen all the answers are there.
That's what I have learned in my life so far.
Life is too short to waste, LIFE is too long to live it according to what others think of it or of you!
I can only share my story in hope that it will ignite something in you and make you pursue your dreams!
Thank you for reading.
Love,
SahanaYoga
Your story reminded me of the movie "eat pray love", life is about finding yourself out of the comfort zone I guess. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story. I am 21 years old, just graduated from my Uni and wondering what I want to do in life and oh man, it is hard having to manage other people's expectation of me. I hope in 10 years, I can say I didn't settled for less. Wishing all the best to you, Sahana.
Thank you @midnightviola ! It is so sweet of you to say that my story resembles that movie :-D
Yeah 21 is the best age but also very complicated...too many decisions to make.
But if you know what you don't want to do maybe that's an awesome start! I checked out your cute content and I followed you too :-* See you around!
Very true!21 is a complex age. Thanks for following back!😊
Ahhhh..yeah.."Eat pray love" exactly it reminded me that either..
and totally 21-25 are the hardest ages in knowing and accepting ourselves..but the only poison we should all avoid, is the tendency to judge ourselves in comparison with others.. i mean..we should look at ourselves as a unique individual, unique spiritual being..and no one is comparable..
There are certain things in life that need decisive action by you alone. After all your destiny is not attached to any one for that matter. You and your creator. But you have to discover yourself and your creator and what life holds for your. Glad you are happy that you have discovered where you belong. Blessings.
Exactly! Thank you for taking the time to ready my post.
Once we realize that something is wrong in our lives then the only way to get out of the situation is to face it, let focus on doing that! I will do check out your feed. Have a wonderful day @praise-eu
Way to go. Happy journey. We also decided to do something similar. Check us out when you can. :)
Thank you dear, I commented on your last post.
Thanks for sharing your story Emmy. It's very inspirational.
Thank you, @fkucukbaltaci I appreciate it!
Emmy! (Erin here) You are an amazing woman and that dream board strategy is very real! I remember you shared some experiences from that past relationship. I think it is an important lesson because we learn what we don't like. When we are young it is easy to make a mental note of what it is that we want. For me I realized I didn't have any idea of what I didn't want in many aspects of my life until after I had that experience. LOVE you and your spirit! xoxo
Erin!!!!! No wayyyyyyyyyy I'm so happy to see you here <3<3
I remember talking to you about my ex yes and I remember your advice too...about how you should gracefully walk out of a relationship when it's not working for you anymore.
It was very helpful and it spoke to my heart. We met for a reason woman!
I hope to see you soon-before February that is-
Sending you all my love!
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Thank you for the info @bitgeek!
Wow such a motivational , inspiring story, we actually have same story,
thank you so much for sharing it lightens my mind..
Keep on posting!
LOVE
@micch
Thank you @micch ! I will check out your account too :-*
Thank you so much @sahana-yoga
Beautiful story! I am with you! Keep on going Everything is beautiful when you do it with love. I love photography and I try to make it as my full job you can check my photos and help me out :)
Thank you and good luck following your heart! I left a comment on your most recent post.
Well done. Bless you!
Thank you my dear @johano ! For reading too :-)
This life story of yours is very inspiring! :)
Thank you @nikolina. You have some nice content too, I am following you!
Oh, thank you so much! I followed you too! :))