How do you know when it's time to hit restart?

[Erica Smith]

Every once in awhile I get stuck. Usually after friends or family members (OK, friends) share exciting news -- promotions, raises, new blogs, new projects, new jobs, that sort of thing -- that I am jealous of. Ugh. Yeah, jealous.

Usually I can yell "Get over yourself!" and get rid of crazy notions. Or I can make a plan and solve whatever the problem is. Now, though, it would be a bigger leap. It'd require hitting re-start, which is pretty scary. I haven't been able to figure out the next step -- or even the first step.

I just know it's time to do something different.

[Grammargirl]

Taking that leap is a frightening prospect. Just shut your eyes, hold your nose and jump!

[celticbuffy]

Hitting re-start can be scary...but it can be invigorating too! I'm working on re-inventing my life this year, so I can relate. I can also say it's better than staying stuck where you are until you're running on empty.

[Ashmystir]

I'd love to hit restart on my work life.

Just quit and find something good.

Smart part of me says find a job to go to BEFORE I quit.

[Grammargirl]

You know, after almost 10 years working in the for-profit sector, I just re-joined the nonprofit world, and am LOVING the career shift. It's even inspired me to go back for my master's degree. Making a dramatic shift in the KIND of work you do can do wonders for your mental well-being. I much prefer coming home after a hellish day, realizing that no matter how lousy my day might have been, I still helped someone in need. It's not quite as easy to reconcile yourself to a bad day when all you've managed to do it put another dollar in your boss' pocket.