When it comes down to things that matter to the heart I usually overthink a lot and not just me thinking. I tried to provide solutions to those matters and try to avoid such mistakes from happening again I will be sharing some insights of an event that happened in the past.
This time, I had been working in a role that I’d been in for a while. It wasn’t terrible, but I felt like I’d hit a jackpot. When the new job offer came in as a manager of a filling station, it felt like an answer to a lot of my professional frustrations. It was a step up in terms of responsibilities, salary, and opportunities for growth, which on paper, was exactly what I needed. But the more I thought about it, the more my mind began to spiral. It wasn’t just a typical career move it felt like a turning point. I was leaving behind something comfortable for something unknown.
As the days passed, the questions kept piling up. “What if I’m not as good as they think I am? What if I can’t handle the new role? What if I make the wrong choice and regret it later?” I found myself constantly replaying scenarios in my mind, weighing every possible outcome, imagining the worst-case scenarios, and trying to predict everything that could go wrong. The pressure was overwhelming. And the more I thought about it, the more paralyzed I became.
I’d like to think of myself as someone who doesn’t stress about things too much, but this situation definitely tested my ability to stay calm and grounded. It was like my brain was in overdrive, constantly searching for every possible flaw in the decision. I was analyzing every conversation to disappear, but I had to stop overthinking every little detail.
So, I made the decision to trust myself. I talked it through with close friends who gave me perspective and reminded me why I was even considering this in the first place. They helped me see that I was capable of adapting and growing, even if things didn’t go exactly as planned. That moment really helped me learn to embrace uncertainty and to stop needing everything to feel “safe” before I made a choice.
In the end, I took the job, and looking back, I’m glad I did. It wasn’t always easy, but I learned a lot. The experience taught me that sometimes, you have to take risks and trust your instincts overthinking just holds you back. And even when things get uncertain, you can always try to adjust, and learn along the way. Life is never going to be perfectly predictable, and that’s okay.
Here is my entry to Hive Naija Week 84 prompt
