Reminder for myself

I wrapped up my last day in the company. After 5 years here and 20 good years with biology, I’m switching careers and starting over.

I am scared as much as I am excited, so I wrote a reminder for myself:

I know in the initial years I will feel fearful and lost from time to time. I will allow and accept my feelings. I will be kind to myself.

I also know I can find great strength, in the satisfaction of learning new things, in the fulfillment of benefiting others, and in the gratitude I feel for the clients and people who choose to believe in me.

"Nervous" is physiologically identical to "excited". "Unknown" means "infinite possibilities".

I will fill the uncertainty and unease with anticipation and curiosity. I will dispel my anxiety by staying present and keeping an open mind.

No matter what happens or who I meet, I know this journey will be deeply rewarding.