Picture this: you’re sitting in an environment that was once familiar, a place that was once your battleground. It’s the same place, but everything feels different now. You blink, and it seems as if everything around you has changed.
The beating of your heart is more like a race now, trying to keep up with the pace of these sudden changes. Your mind, once steadfast and focused, now wanders aimlessly. It’s a strange feeling – you’re physically present, yet you feel lost in the very place you once ruled.
Remember when you used to be fierce, unapologetic, and always in the thick of things? Now, you’re a mere spectator, a quiet sitter amidst the silence that’s replaced the constant buzz.
What was once a chaotic yet vibrant office is now a dead zone of calmness. You used to be surrounded by colleagues, constant chatter, and laughter. Now, the solitude is stark. The meetings that were once filled with your voice and ideas, are now stages for others to perform, while you’re just a spectator.
From being a flaming force to reckon with, you feel like you’ve been reduced to cold ashes. From being an indispensable part of the team, you’ve transitioned into a shadowy figure that no longer holds the spotlight. The journey from prominence to obscurity is a tough one, filled with acceptance and letting go.
However, amidst all this, there’s something that keeps us going – the choice. The choice of being stagnant or embracing the change, the choice of succumbing to monotony or accepting new challenges. The choice of remaining in our comfort zones or taking the plunge and starting anew.
These shifts, they all begin with a flip of a switch. A switch of mindset, a switch of emotions, and an adaptation to a new environment. It’s a bittersweet transition, one that takes time and patience.
Remember, though, even the longest, darkest tunnel has an end. There is always a ray of sunshine waiting for you. Maybe you’ll find your rainbow and sunshine at the waterfall of dreams. You just have to keep moving, keep trying, and keep striving for the best.
Whether you crawl, walk, or run, the goal is to keep moving forward toward your own sunshine. Be a warrior in your story, shed the self-doubt. Remember, you are more than what others think of you, you’re much more and can become anything you set your mind to. Manifest positivity, manifest success, and with a deep breath, open the door and walk out with pride, for you deserve everything and much more.
The journey of the notice period is a rollercoaster of emotions, but one that ultimately leads to personal growth. Change is a part of life, and embracing it is part of the journey. So, here’s to the new beginnings, and a journey that promises growth and new experiences.
(A cubicle writer’s diary )
signing off until I log in again tomorrow
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