“I’ve always had a struggle with what life has told us we are supposed to do and what I internally felt I was supposed to do. I thought I was supposed to have kids, be married, etc. I had these expectations for myself but inside I somehow knew I didn’t have to do these things. I was secretly fighting those thoughts. I wouldn’t say I was disappointed in my life but like a lot of women I know I was really focused on timelines and set goals based on where I should be.”
Jessica was checking off the all the boxes for the American Dream. She had the degree, the corporate career, the hip apartment, the nice car and a great group of friends. She wasn't unhappy but had a nagging sensation there had to be something more outside of society's expectations. She had struggled for a long time with what she thought life had told her what she was supposed to do and what she internally wanted for her life. She was doing what society told her to but she had a voice in her head and heart telling her there was more.
So in 2017 she left a very nice life to chase that voice in her heart telling her it was time to travel the world and for almost three years, Jessica has lived out of a suitcase living in over 20 countries and exploring more than 30. She made the bold and courageous move to leave the good life to lead her true life. It hasn't always been easy but it's been worth it.
In today's episode we talk a lot about how self-awareness is key when making a big decision, why she chose to leave a life that was going well and she was happy with to take the chance to follow her heart and how the theme to her adventure is shedding the extra baggage both literally and metaphorically to be free in all they ways.
Listen here on iTunes! If you would like to work on stepping into your truth with what you want for your life email me at holly@hollykrivo.com with “Leaving the Good Life” in subject line for a complimentary session.
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