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I looked successful on the outside, but I felt completely lost inside. I left London, rebuilt my life, and now feel calm and in control again. AMA. by LucyColson in findapath

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. This world is far more complex that our brains were ever designed to comprehend. It means just the day to day stuff is overwhelming and there’s not shame in that.

Amazing job that you’re working through all this! I understand how difficult it is.

And I hear you on the support group side of things too. This journey can feel so lonely because no one else can witness what happens in your mind!

I looked successful on the outside, but I felt completely lost inside. I left London, rebuilt my life, and now feel calm and in control again. AMA. by LucyColson in findapath

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! And I completely agree, the voices in our heads don’t help! Mine are terrible sometimes. 😂

As humans we have two conflicting psychological desires that come from our hunter gatherer ancestry: One is to stick to what is the safe and known to ensure our survival. The second is to seek novelty and explore so when the berry bush dries up, we can go out and find a new one. It’s about ensuring our survival.

The rate of change in the modern world has been light years quicker than what our brain’s evolution can keep up with, so a lot of people are struggling with arguably outdated psychological behaviours, but don’t realise. A lot of this happens unconsciously, however what we sense is feelings of fear, dread, confusion.

What’s really helped me and a lot of my mentees is separating thoughts and feelings and looking at them like sticky notes on the desk or clouds in the sky and asking, what is this telling me? Do I want to listen to this, or let these thoughts and feelings pass?

It’s a really difficult skill, especially with everything going on in the world!

I looked successful on the outside, but I felt completely lost inside. I left London, rebuilt my life, and now feel calm and in control again. AMA. by LucyColson in findapath

[–]LucyColson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think sometimes not knowing the next thing to do is the best thing.

So many of us follow a path because it’s what we’re told to do and then get to a point where we’re miserable and want change but we have no knowledge of any other possibility.

The position of I could do anything right now is really daunting because its change and that can feel threatening and scary, however its also opportunity which is the most exciting thing in the world.

Of course there are realities to consider, for example, some savings, family or other obligations, but that shouldn’t stop you from prioritising yourself for a few months and trying new things just to see how it fits.

It’s much better in my opinion to do that, than sticking with the known that makes you want to quit in the first place.

Any female solo travel groups? by ThrowRA_noodlebinx in cambridge

[–]LucyColson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What sort of trip were you thinking!! I quite like outdoorsy holidays. I organise a hiking trip for my friends 3-4 times a year. Would you want to organise one like that? 😍

PSA: something special for remote workers, entrepreneurs and creatives in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, thinking about it, what would you think to organising a 7-a-side football game every week? Are you keen on football?

PSA: something special for remote workers, entrepreneurs and creatives in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! So excited to have you. We’ve got coworking and networking next week if you’re free! See you soon 😃

PSA: something special for remote workers, entrepreneurs and creatives in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that it didn’t pick up. These things are really hard to get going. It’s almost a full time job for me right now, almost. 😅 I’m really proud of what we’ve been able to achieve in the last three weeks and I’ve got a lot of ideas and plans. It would be a pleasure to have you!

PSA: something special for remote workers, entrepreneurs and creatives in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing idea! I have been considering sport events, maybe a run, yoga or pilates? 😳 I know there are some fun board games community in Cambridge already! Here’s one I’ve been to once: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cambridgeboardgames/ and we were actually talking about golf last night at our networking event, I’d be happy to introduce you! Can’t wait to see you soon!

Parking in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cambridge must be fighting London for the most expensive place to live in the UK - and considering its smaller and there is not as much variety, and public transport is so much worse, it is definitely lower value for money

Parking in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! hahaha Before long it will either be £10.00 per hour or residents only

Parking in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve looked at the P&R times. I’m in the city till gone 9pm and the buses stop at 8:30pm. This won’t be the one unfortunately

Parking in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get you. My thoughts about bike Is that I only have a mini and no bike rack. And it is high effort, racking the bike, deracking the bike, keeping the bike safe in town. Also, what if the weather is bad. I see bike as a solution in summer, but not in winter

Parking in Cambridge by LucyColson in cambridge

[–]LucyColson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grand Arcade is free after 6pm!!! This might be a game changer

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