It’s Okay to Quit

Alexandra Panait
Aug 31, 2018 · 2 min read
Photo by Cristofer Jeschke on Unsplash

There’s a ridiculous amount of pressure on people to endure things they shouldn’t have to. “Pain is gain” isn’t necessarily true. You gain more when you have the courage to change paths, and to let go of people or things in order to move on.

It’s okay to leave a job you’re miserable in. It’s okay to acknowledge and accept that you do feel miserable. It’s okay to cancel your plans. It’s okay to let go of people who you don’t want…

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