The Moment I Nearly Gave Up, And What I Learned From It

There was a day I almost walked away. The pressure, the emotional toll, the endless expectations, it felt too much. I remember sitting in my car after work, gripping the steering wheel, thinking, “I can’t keep doing this.”​​That moment changed everything, because giving up wasn’t the end, it was the beginning of honesty. I realised that the version of me who tried to please everyone was exhausted. What I needed wasn’t to quit caring, but to care differently.​​Sometimes, the point of breaking isn’t to destroy you, it’s to wake you up. It’s where clarity is born, and courage finds its voice.​​There’s usually a moment, that quiet, tired thought of “I can’t do this anymore.” For me, it was when my purpose felt heavier than my hope.

Insight:​Reaching breaking point isn’t the end. It’s an invitation to rebuild on different terms.​

Reflection:​

• When you feel close to giving up, pause before you walk away.​

• Ask: “What part of me needs rest, not resignation?”​

• Reconnect with the original ‘why’ behind your work, and adjust how you deliver it.​

Reframe it:​ Sometimes giving up on the struggle means rediscovering the purpose.​

Question: Have you ever been close to walking away from the work you love? What did you learn?​

Make your Self-care Inevitable!​