I quit my job.. then went back after 6 months. Here's what I learned.

✦ join the free 5-day email series to build your aligned part-time business you love with ease on top of a 9-5: https://nicole-koke.ck.page/4864650e56 6 months after quitting my job, I went back to working another full-time job, realizing how powerful a job can be. Building a business (full-time, early stages) isn't as sexy as how most portray it to be. time stamps: 00:00 my 9-5 journey, quitting, building a one-person business 00:54 what are your real job expectations? 01:58 your job doesn't have to be "perfect" 03:32 how do you want to feel in your job? 04:16 don't make your job your entire identity and life 04:55 a 9-5 job creates financial, emotional safety 05:20 the realities of entrepreneurship income, risks, skills 06:37 9-5 job creates healthy space from your business 07:30 9-5 job gives structure and discipline 08:20 9-5 job creates social connections & helps emotional health 08:58 typical challenges with a 9-5 job 11:47 tip 1. get creative with finding meaning in your work 12:47 tip 2. a better work culture is worth the pay cut 13:33 tip 3. take good care of yourself and set boundaries 15:18 tip 4. practice loving yourself 15:46 tip 5. be open to different lifestyles connect with me: ✦ website: www.nicolekoke.com ✦ instagram:   / itsnicolesyk   ✦ podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/22FS1wn... (That Confident Creator) my favourite products ✦ camera i'm using: https://amzn.to/3R19iwO ✦ ring light: https://amzn.to/47Re3Pp ✦ camera tripod: https://amzn.to/45rocRz ✦ ergonomic keyboard: https://amzn.to/3NrpNPu ✦ ergonomic mouse: https://amzn.to/3CK26Nj ✦ classpass for fun workouts (bonus 20 credits w/ my link!): https://classpass.com/refer/3U0IFS4N11 books ✦ I will teach you to be Rich by Ramit Sethi - https://amzn.to/47Re3Pp (money book - I love his sarcastic witty humor and just how direct, straightforward and practical he is.) ✦ Happy Money by Ken Honda- https://amzn.to/3KV8YvW (money book - SO good - a holistic, more spiritual way of seeing money (this how how I attract $!)) ✦ Bending Reality by Victoria Song- https://amzn.to/3qHhOXj (a practical, logical way to the law of attraction) ✦ Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza- https://amzn.to/3OX9z14 (evidence and science-backed research to help you break your old identities no longer serving you, to becoming that Next-Level version of you) ✦ Regenerative Business by Samantha Garcia- https://amzn.to/3qTKuMD (how to align your business to nature, so you build a sustainable, regenerative business.. LOVE the holistic, spiritual elements tied to practicalities of life & business.)