I had one of those major life events this September.

It was my birthday week. Work was not a lot of fun, I couldn’t remember the last time I had really laughed at work and on top of that, they were making organisational changes and cut the Product department in half.

Then that day happened, I was made redundant.

I had the flight or fight experience.

It was a strong emotion and I wanted to fight!

And you know what? I’m really at my best when I’m fit and regularly swimming and riding.

So I went with it.

And 4 weeks on I am feeling great, I have lost weight, I know I will get a job when the right one comes up

Reflection on it now.

I had wanted a change, but was not ready for it. If I am honest with myself, I was unhappy at work, I was not being healthy in my personal life. But I was wanting to just get through this hump and I thought I would get back on track and make the changes then.

But life has taught me too many times – that some things are just not to be and to trust my gut and pivot when you need to and then run with it.

I am really excited about the future!!

Below is my mindmap of this post.