Walking away today wasn’t about giving up, it was about choosing myself. Over time, I realised that no salary, no title, and no Corporate badge is worth sacrificing my energy or my peace of mind. When you’re in an environment that drains you, where toxicity becomes normal and you’re expected to carry more than any human reasonably should, your body and spirit feel it long before you admit it out loud.
My wellbeing matters. My peace matters. My energy matters. So I chose me. I chose to stop pouring myself into a space that no longer honoured who I am. I chose to protect the parts of me that deserve care, not depletion. It feels like a weight lifted - a reminder that my life, my calm, and my sanity will always come before boosting shareholder value or tolerating environments that dim my light.
Money can be replaced. Peace of mind cannot. And as I move into this new chapter, I’m choosing to invest in the one thing that’s truly priceless: my own energy.
Truly 100% resonated with your newsletter today Nina.
That takes so much courage, and I’m really proud of you for choosing yourself. You’re absolutely right, peace and wellbeing are worth more than any job title or paycheck. Wishing you a lot of clarity and calm in this next chapter!
Unfortunately, the toxic person in my life is my 99 year old mother & she doesn’t accept or respect boundaries. I’m all she has left & I’m also her caretaker. I totally agree with you, Nina. Although you can say no or get rid of toxic people in your life, when it’s your mother, you have no choice but to endure. My escape hatch is watching your videos, Nina, and applying makeup.
I’m really sorry you’re carrying that. That’s such a heavy position to be in, and it’s completely understandable to feel drained when you’re caring for someone who doesn’t respect boundaries. What you’re doing takes a lot of strength. I’m glad makeup and a little time for yourself gives you a mental break…everyone needs something that’s just theirs. Please remember to be kind to yourself too!
Thank you, dear Nina. You help people in so many ways that you don’t even imagine. You are a wonderful human being in addition to being an outstanding professional.
Yes, yes, and YES! At 55, I know all too well that peace is priceless. Anyone—or anything—that steals it simply isn’t worth your time. Will stress pop up now and then? Of course. But constantly creating it by twisting yourself into knots to impress or please others? Absolutely not. I can count on both hands the people in my life who truly deserve that kind of energy from me. 😊
Exactly this. Peace really does become non-negotiable as we get older. You stop bending yourself into shapes for people who don’t deserve that energy, and life feels lighter for it.
Today I resigned from my job.
Walking away today wasn’t about giving up, it was about choosing myself. Over time, I realised that no salary, no title, and no Corporate badge is worth sacrificing my energy or my peace of mind. When you’re in an environment that drains you, where toxicity becomes normal and you’re expected to carry more than any human reasonably should, your body and spirit feel it long before you admit it out loud.
My wellbeing matters. My peace matters. My energy matters. So I chose me. I chose to stop pouring myself into a space that no longer honoured who I am. I chose to protect the parts of me that deserve care, not depletion. It feels like a weight lifted - a reminder that my life, my calm, and my sanity will always come before boosting shareholder value or tolerating environments that dim my light.
Money can be replaced. Peace of mind cannot. And as I move into this new chapter, I’m choosing to invest in the one thing that’s truly priceless: my own energy.
Truly 100% resonated with your newsletter today Nina.
That takes so much courage, and I’m really proud of you for choosing yourself. You’re absolutely right, peace and wellbeing are worth more than any job title or paycheck. Wishing you a lot of clarity and calm in this next chapter!
Unfortunately, the toxic person in my life is my 99 year old mother & she doesn’t accept or respect boundaries. I’m all she has left & I’m also her caretaker. I totally agree with you, Nina. Although you can say no or get rid of toxic people in your life, when it’s your mother, you have no choice but to endure. My escape hatch is watching your videos, Nina, and applying makeup.
I’m really sorry you’re carrying that. That’s such a heavy position to be in, and it’s completely understandable to feel drained when you’re caring for someone who doesn’t respect boundaries. What you’re doing takes a lot of strength. I’m glad makeup and a little time for yourself gives you a mental break…everyone needs something that’s just theirs. Please remember to be kind to yourself too!
Thank you, dear Nina. You help people in so many ways that you don’t even imagine. You are a wonderful human being in addition to being an outstanding professional.
Yes, yes, and YES! At 55, I know all too well that peace is priceless. Anyone—or anything—that steals it simply isn’t worth your time. Will stress pop up now and then? Of course. But constantly creating it by twisting yourself into knots to impress or please others? Absolutely not. I can count on both hands the people in my life who truly deserve that kind of energy from me. 😊
Exactly this. Peace really does become non-negotiable as we get older. You stop bending yourself into shapes for people who don’t deserve that energy, and life feels lighter for it.