Many of us have the entrenched belief that once we have committed to something, we have to stick it out no matter what. But if something, be it a job, relationship, or role no longer brings you joy, do you have to stick with it if it? In today’s episode, Megan and Kelly talk about the courageous act of quitting. Walking away from something is never easy, but is it important to have faith that whatever lies ahead of you is better than what you leave behind. Conflating quitting with failing can often keep you stuck in situations that are toxic and unhealthy. Kelly and Megan share how quitting has presented them with opportunities they would not have otherwise had. We also hear about how to know when to leave and when to stay, the value in walking away from relationships and friendships that you outgrow, and why you are never too old to try something new. Thankfully, we live in a time where being your authentic self is celebrated, and this means you do not have to stick to commitments just to fulfill external expectations. You deserve a life where you are the best version of yourself, and everything you do should help you get there. So, if there is something you have always wanted to try or let go of, then this show will help give you the courage to take the first step.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Our Monet shop has opened, so go check it out!
• How Kelly’s upbringing influenced her views on quitting.
• The younger generation views quitting so differently than the older generation.
• Quitting is a big step, no matter what facet of your life it is in.
• Sometimes quitting means raising your standards and getting closer to the life you want.
• Work is not always going to be exhilarating constantly, but it should not be draining.
• We deserve to be our authentic selves.
• Quitting takes a lot of courage because it forces you to take responsibility.
• How Kelly finally got the courage to leave her 10-year marriage.
• You have to unlearn a lot of what you have learned in childhood.
• In a relationship, it is you and your partner versus the problem, not you versus your partner.
• How to know when to quit and how to know when to stick it out.
• Often entrepreneurial success stories involve quitting something before finding success.
• Sometimes we have to let things go to open up room for other, more fitting things.
• You do not have to stay in a relationship or friendship because of shared history.
• Sometimes, you also have to quit a hobby.
• The right people should not judge you; they should support you.
• Why Kelly believes parents should not put expectations on their children.
• You do not have to publicize anything you are quitting or starting.
• It is fine to be a beginner at something you try. 
• Happiness is a choice that we make and it is what we are on earth to feel.

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