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Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.
This month we answered questions from:
- Carley, who’s tried several jobs that promise the Thriver lifestyle, but don’t fulfill her or allow her to work on her terms. How can she tell if she’s turning into a trailblazer who could manage self-employment, or if she’s just surpassed her tolerance to work for “self-absorbed nincompoomps?!”
- Courtney, who recently took a huge risk by leaving her (very well paid) job for a new opportunity, but now she’s 3 months in and has huge regrets. She absolutely cannot go back, so how can she stay focused on her new path despite the fact that she can’t stop thinking about her old job?
- Eva, whose major ambition is to have a job where she can finish what’s expected of her in a couple hours, then have plenty of time left for a life of leisure. Except she keeps self-sabotaging her dreams of ease by poking into new issues, volunteering herself for other people’s projects, and generally staying busy when that’s the last thing she actually wants! Why does she keep doing this to herself and how can she put a stop to it?
Leave a comment below after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!
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Yes, yes, yes to this episode!!! Carley, Courtney and Eva are my soul sisters. Each woman brought up a buried question I didn’t know how to ask, but desperately needed to hear the answer. Krachel nailed each answer, in the way only Krachel can by reading beyond the words in the question to uncover something deeper. Love this episode and love Krachel!
Aww, I’m so happy that you felt so seen by these 3 listeners! 🥹✨🫶
Everything about this resonated. You both know I’m leaving my career this year, and I’m terrified I’ll regret it even though I know it’s the absolute best thing for my physical and mental health. My career has made me feel worthy, enough. And I dream of having a flexible position that allows me to be task oriented instead of hour based so I have more free time as I am a solid thriver but I also struggle with not feeling like I’m doing enough or being enough. Things to notice and work on for sure. I needed this one.
I’m glad you heard this at the right moment, Natalie! And keep in mind – fear of regret is a totally normal reaction to a major change, not a sign you’re doing anything wrong!