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Introduction
Recently, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life.
Now in my 40s and a mother, I’ve found that major life choices are no longer something I can make alone. The weight of responsibility has grown, and with it, the depth of my contemplation. This time, I wrestled with my thoughts more than ever before.
Through the process of committing to this next step in life, I’ve come to realize something fundamental: the mindset required to make life’s big decisions is not just about choosing the “right” path. It’s about facing yourself honestly, choosing a path you can truly accept, and then dedicating yourself to making that choice the right one.
When Making Life’s Big Decisions
✅ Struggle Until You’re Truly Satisfied With Your Choice
When faced with a major decision, it’s tempting to rush toward an answer. But I’ve learned that it’s essential to pause and deeply reflect on your feelings and values. Listen to others, seek advice, but ultimately, the decision must be one you can stand behind with conviction. That’s what leads to a life without regrets.
✅ Commit to Making Your Choice the “Right” One
Even after making a decision, doubt can creep in. “Was this really the right path?” But the truth is, no one else can validate your choice for you. It’s your own effort, your resilience, and your ability to turn challenges into lessons that will prove your decision was right. Success isn’t just about outcomes—it’s about the journey and the growth it brings.
✅ Real Empathy Comes Only Through Personal Experience
We can imagine someone’s pain or struggle, and we can feel sympathy. But true empathy—deep, heartfelt understanding—only comes from living through similar experiences ourselves. Every failure and success becomes a lesson, not just for us but for those around us. Through these experiences, we gain depth as human beings.
🌟 Closing Thoughts
Your Courage Is Your Compass
When life presents you with a crossroads, don’t fear the uncertainty. Embrace it. Ask yourself the hard questions, listen to your inner voice, and trust that your journey—no matter how winding—will shape you into someone stronger, wiser, and more fulfilled.
You don’t need to have all the answers right away. What matters most is the courage to take that first step, the commitment to grow through every experience, and the belief that you can turn any path into your own version of success.
Your life is your story. Make every decision a chapter worth reading.
✨ Ready to Discover Your Ikigai?
If you’re standing at a crossroads and seeking clarity, purpose, or direction, I invite you to explore Ikigai Coaching with me. Together, we’ll uncover what truly drives you, align your values with your goals, and help you move forward with confidence and intention.
About YS Global Search (YSGS)
YS Global Search was founded in February 2024 in Duisburg, Germany. Based on our vision, mission and values, we provide the best talent acquisition experience to our clients and the best career consulting experience to our candidates. We specialize in headhunting and executive search for local management positions in Europe, especially Germany. We are not just a recruitment company that delivers a pool of candidates to our clients and a job to our candidates. We promise to be a business partner to our clients, enhancing and strengthening their organization through the introduction of experienced and professional talent. We also promise to be a lifelong career development partner to our candidates, supporting their growth and satisfaction throughout their career milestones.
- International Executive Recruitment Specialist for local management placements in Germany
- 15 years of experience as executive search, recruitment, and headhunting consultants in
- Tokyo, Japan for 1 year
- Bangkok, Thailand for 10 Years
- Düsseldorf, Germany for 4+ Years
- Currently based in Duisburg, Germany
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