When you need to make a change is what I’m writing about today because my boundaries have been violated. Keep reading to learn more.

When You Need to Make A Change

Sometimes you need to make a change rather than persevere in your current situation.

Just this year, I’ve quit two work situations rather than persevering because my personal boundaries were crossed.

In both situations, I was contending with a person in power who lacked humility and self-awareness. They attempted to micromanage me and criticized me unfairly. When I confronted them, they got defensive and tried to put the problem back on me.

Because I’ve spent 20 years developing better boundaries, I knew I couldn’t remain in these situations.

I was also having gastrointestinal disruption, experiencing racing thoughts at bedtime, and developing flares in my autoimmune system due to the adrenaline and cortisol spikes after interacting with these toxic leaders.

I decided it wasn’t worth sacrificing my physical health, sleep, and emotional stability to stay in these situations despite the financial comfort they would have provided.

When I need to make big decisions like these, I always consult with a few trusted friends first, along with my counselor.

I do this based on Prov. 11:14 ESV:

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”

Because my trusted friends and counselor concurred, I walked away from these financially fruitful yet mentally toxic situations.

This was a hard decision as a full-time freelancer. But it’s one I don’t regret, because it would have cost me much more to persevere in those situations than moving forward into new situations.

Have you ever needed to change your situation rather than persevere in it? Let me know in the comments.

When You Need to Make a Change – Disclaimer

I’m not advocating that you immediately sever a relationship based on what I’ve said in this post. Please seek wise counsel and read the book “Boundaries” first; it is the book that has changed my life more than any other, except for the Bible.

 

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