The course was hard work, especially emotionally, and I didn’t have much of a break before jumping head-first into my new role, as I wanted to strike while the iron was hot.
Your skills open up many other options, like life coaching, mental health training or corporate roles focusing on staff wellbeing.
If you’re not already having personal therapy, consider doing this as not only will it help you understand your role from the client’s perspective, but it will also develop your coping skills.
Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who is questioning whether she has chosen the right career.
Before jumping into other career options, I’d recommend working harder to manage the emotional side of your job.
