Leaving Well

Throughout our recent posts about transitions and possibilities, we’ve been hearing from many of you that you’re ready to leave your current work.

You’ve said things like,

• I’ve decided that it’s time to retire in two years.
• I need to take a leave of absence next month, so that I can focus on my health and wellness.
• I received an offer for work at a company that is a better fit for me, and I will be leaving my current organization in three weeks.

No matter the reason for leaving, it’s important to consider what “leaving well” looks like for you.

So today, we’re sharing with you an overview for how to do so in way that leaves you feeling satisfied and ready to tackle your next chapter. You’ll notice that an overarching theme across the three topics is a reminder to PAUSE.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks, when we’ll take a deeper dive into each of these three topics.

YOUR TEAM:

• One of the things that can blow up the intent of leaving your current job with grace is if you’re caught off-guard by another person’s emotions, and then find yourself reacting defensively to them.
• PAUSE and make some notes ahead of your announcement so that you’re prepared for others’ reactions.
• In addition, set an intention to PAUSE in-the-moment so that you’re able to respond vs react.

YOUR PRIORITIES:

• It can be overwhelming to think about all that you need to accomplish before you leave. In order to think what would be possible, it’s important to PAUSE and reflect on your work priorities.
• As you PAUSE, consider your big rocks (i.e. the most important priorities), work that needs to be handed off, and/or work that no longer needs to happen.
• PAUSE each morning to set your intentions for the day, at noon to check in on how you’re doing, and/or at the end of the day to reflect on what was done and what needs to happen tomorrow.

YOUR HEALTH:

• As you’re finishing up your time (and after you leave), it’s important to PAUSE and reflect regularly on your health and wellbeing.
• Remember, endings (even when positive) can bring about emotions or a sense of feeling unsettled.
• We encourage you to PAUSE and check in with yourself each morning, each afternoon, and/or each evening. By doing this, you’re signaling to your brain that you matter.

It’s exciting to be moving forward! It’s just as important to finish one opportunity well before you begin the next.

Please keep us posted and let us know how it goes.