What I Learned When I Left My Dream Job For The Sake Of My Mental Health

The biggest thing that helped me was talking to people, and being truly honest about what was going on in my life. Don’t be afraid to ask people for help. It’s okay not to be okay with your job and life, you just need to be willing to put in the effort to make positive life changes.

Creating a business of any kind is not easy and can be a pretty lonely place, so find yourself a group of like-minded people, even if it’s online, to touch base with whenever things feel tough. But most of all remember, you don’t need to be the next Steve Jobs to run a business, you just need the drive to keep pushing until you succeed.

Good luck.

Harriet Randall is founder of Strong Imperfect Mind and Glitter Girls Burlesque

This blog is part of The Leap, a New Year series of blogs from people on why they underwent drastic career changes, and the difference it’s made to their lives. Have a story to contribute? Email us on ukblogteam@huffpost.com