Why You Are Feeling So Stuck (and What to Do About It)
Reinvention is not always about the new, sometimes it’s rediscovering the old
The world is changing at warp speeds lately. A global pandemic has redefined priorities. The definition of work is in flux. The digital world is growing: VR & AR, Blockchain, IoT, 5G.
It is normal to feel a bit like you’re in one of those freeze-frame shots — everything around you is moving at a lightning pace while you’re standing in the same spot.
There is a real sense that age-old structures are being tested in a tangible way in 2021.
Say whatever you want about familiarity but it gives us a sense of safety and predictability.
The converse puts us on shaky ground and can cause that seize up in our senses. Like a deer caught in the headlights, unable to decide between flight or fight.
You are in great company if you’re feeling a little like you’ve got concrete down your pants this year.
Don’t panic.
Your experience is currently shared by lots of folks all over the world.
This year I have had 4 sets of friends relocate countries. 15 people — including myself — that I have changed long-held jobs.