Rec | REFRAMING THE NARRATIVE OF YOUR LIFE

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i’m applying to jobs and i have constant anxiety over whether or not i’m “capable of doing it” or “making the right decision” tonight i’ve decided there is no way to make a wrong decision because i will be gaining skills regardless! and if i hate it, i stick it out for a year and then change again! it’s that simple

@tash

Feb 21, 2024

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