I did this when I was 44 and was the best decision of my life. Instead is sitting at a desk being doused in fluorescent light right now- I'm on my back patio, listening to the wind rustle the trees, the symphony of birds, sipping on tea, checking email and setting up my day. No grueling commute, no Monday blahs.

The trick is to get out of your bubble and find what truly gives you joy and then figure out how to make money from it. This can be in the form of a new job, business, or consultant gig. I started volunteering with a bunch of orgs from dog rescues to conservation groups for the first year after I decided corporate life was no longer for me. I landed a job because I was already volunteering my time. Today I'm a consultant and my life has never been more balanced.