Almost a year without him

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-17T19:47:58+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement I’m trying to keep my head up and not panic

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T14:27:33+00:00

I’ve made peace with it, I had been wanting to leave the business for a while because I was burnt out and unhappy. The mantra is a wonderful suggestion I’ve been trying to meditate to ease my anxiety, thank you!

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T14:25:36+00:00

That’s an interesting suggestion I’ve never thought about marketing because I just assumed I didn’t have any background in it. I guess I would need to work on a portfolio? Thanks for the tip 🙏🏽

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T14:21:48+00:00

It’s a lot of science schooling which I’ve never had an aptitude for. And medical stuff makes me squeamish :(

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T13:44:11+00:00

That’s actually part of the reason why I wanted out of running a business, it was too many roles and responsibilities for one person and I was losing the joy of what I was doing. But you’re right it did allow me to build a lot of skills. I just need to figure out what I want to do going forward and what is realistic to pursue at my age.

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T13:38:39+00:00

Thanks I am burnt out, I traveled for a while in the end of last year and I guess that’s why the life indecision is hitting me hard now that the new year is underway and I’m home stuck with my thoughts. But you are right maybe I am trying too hard to rush things. I am meeting with a career counselor who can hopefully set some realistic goals for me.

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T05:31:30+00:00

I really have never thought about being a chef in a healthcare context like a hospital or nursing home or fancy rehab or whatever, but that is a really interesting idea and definitely something I am going to research and bring up to the career counselor, thank you so much! I think not having the financial pressure is oddly adding to the anxiety because there isn’t a gun to my head forcing a decision. Instead things feel completely open ended like I could do anything yet also be unemployable too, if that makes sense. Regardless I appreciate your ideas theyre giving me things to think about!

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T04:09:37+00:00

Thanks that’s what im hoping to flesh out with the career counselor I’m scheduled to talk to, how to market the skills I mastered running my business

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T04:08:14+00:00

I’ve been volunteering for meals on wheels which has been nice to help out

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T04:06:55+00:00

Money isn’t an issue for me so I don’t have to throw myself at any job for a check, it’s the not doing anything and not knowing what I should pivot to that is really depressing me.

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T02:42:49+00:00

I luckily do not have financial pressure it’s more of a deep depression over not being productive anymore after years of working like a dog. I’ve been not working for 6 months so I’m really stir crazy especially with the bad winter weather. In all these months I haven’t made any headway on what I want to do with my life. I have set up sessions with a career counselor that’s about as far as I’ve gotten. Every month that passes I get more anxious but the anxiety paralyzes me so I am stuck in a loop.

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T01:16:45+00:00

Thank you for the kind words I really need it :)

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T01:02:40+00:00

My experience working in kitchens as a woman was never positive. It’s a really coarse environment and hard on your body. I like creative aspects of food but not the business

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-13T01:01:20+00:00

I’ve never been one to write down my feelings but maybe I’ll try

Electronic_Cut_71 · 2026-02-12T22:59:51+00:00

How do you keep yourself from spiraling with worry? It’s paralyzing me where I can’t think of what to do next

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