How To Quit Your Job

You’ve attended the Ladies who Launch incubator, the entrepreneur in you has awakened, and you’re determined to start your own company. But one thing is holding you back – your current job.

Changing jobs is one of the most stressful events for women along with divorce and moving. That’s why it’s no surprise that many business women keep jobs that serve no purpose other than to pay the bills. But if it’s time to leave, rest assured there are ways to reduce the anxiety. Consider these tips:

Get a realistic picture of your financial situation. Most women stay in their jobs due to the steady paycheck. Take a serious look at your situation – you might be able to pull off leaving. If you’re starting a new business you’ll need to cover living expenses and start-up costs. Having a realistic financial picture of your future will reduce the anxiety.

Tap into revenue streams that don’t take priority over your own business.
Are there revenue streams you can tap right away? For example, you can sell products such as CAbi (clothes) and Arbonne (skincare) via direct marketing. Find solutions that give you instant income and flexibility.

Leave time between your current job and starting out on your own. If you have been with your current employer for a long time and you’re burned out, you will experience a lack of energy after quitting. This is completely normal and happens to everybody during a change. Listen to your body – it needs rest. Planning a break right after leaving your job will make your transition much more relaxed and enjoyable.

Stay with your current employer until you have a plan. While in the planning phase, continue to perform well at your current job and spend your extra energy working on your own future.

By having a plan, you’ll find yourself taking action. This will reduce anxiety and break down mental barriers.

The writer is Veronika Lervik Wilsher, Principal coach and founder of Northern Lights Coaching, of San Francisco, CA.
If you would like to talk to life coach Veronika Lervik Wilsher about how to make your change, please send her an email at vlwilsher@gmail.com.