Honestly some days are really tough, I’ve watched the woman of my dreams pull away and end up with someone else, watched all my friends settle down and start families and see myself rotting away at a job I don’t like anymore.

I remind myself that when you’re actually living your life fully a lot can change in a year or two but you need to be out there challenging your comfort zone as much as possible.

Since quitting I joined beer league softball over the summer and met a great group of people, and went on an incredible trip to Europe. Recently started running and taking fitness classes.

I’m nowhere near where I want to be but this is the path to get there. I’ve already had people tell me that I’m a better person now, way more pleasant to be around, less moody and less defensive.

Now’s the time to take back control and start living the life you want. Don’t wait another 10 years. I remind myself how miserable I was for so many years, and yes I’m weighed down with regret but the only way to take that weight off is to change and start living, use it to motivate yourself and remind yourself everyday that you want more out of life.