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It’s Not You, It’s Me... (No, But Really, It’s You.)
Sometimes we hold onto relationships, careers, and goals that no longer serve us—just because we’ve already invested time and energy. But staying stuck out of guilt isn’t growth, it’s self-sabotage. Here’s how to recognize when it’s time to pivot (and how to let go without the emotional baggage).
Valerie Alvarez
02 Mar • Reading Time: 9 minutes
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Ever stayed in a friendship, relationship, job, or even a fitness routine way past its expiration date just because it used to be great? Maybe you tell yourself, “But we’ve been friends since college,” or “I’ve already invested so much time in this project.” Sound familiar? This week, we’re talking about knowing when to pivot—whether it’s relationships that no longer serve you or goals that feel more like a burden than a dream.
Let’s normalize outgrowing things. Your past doesn’t own your future.
And since March is here (spring energy, anyone?), I’m also sharing 5 Things to Try in March to shake things up and welcome in new vibes.
But before we dive in, this week’s sponsor is DIRTEA. DIRTEA crafts mushroom-powered drinks and gummies blended with essential vitamins for people like us seeking sharper focus, a calm mind, and lasting energy. The Focus Powder & the Cacao Superblend have been a couple of my favorites lately!
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It’s Not You, It’s Me… (No, But Really, It’s You.)
We’ve all been there. Staring at a friendship that’s run its course, forcing ourselves through workouts we hate, holding on to a dead end relationship, or clinging to a career path that no longer excites us. And instead of calling it quits, we tell ourselves:
“But we’ve been friends for years.”
“But I already spent so much time on this.”
“But what if I never find someone better?”
“But what if I regret it?”
Here’s the truth: You’re not obligated to stay in anything that no longer aligns with the person you’re becoming.
This week, we’re talking about The “But We Have History” Trap—whether it’s an old friendship, a job that’s draining you, or a side hustle that’s lost its spark. Consider this your permission slip to pivot, minus the guilt.