Episode Notes

Making the decision to switch career paths can cause you to feel anxious and stressed out. Emely Hernandez and Tanuja Ramchal share lessons from their career pivots while navigating the discomfort of the process, honoring their humanity, and aligning with their values.

Here's what's covered:

• How to transition to a path where you're true to yourself by embracing your background and lived experiences
• Why prioritizing your needs/values can trigger the fear of rejection and how to not let that stop you from switching paths
• The importance of developing the skill of knowing when to quit without getting caught up in "all or nothing" thinking
• The danger of linking your value/identity to a college degree or a career path
• Questions you can ask yourself to shift your perspective so that you're not operating from fear and unrealistic expectations