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I Took a 6-Month Break From Writing and I Feel Better Than Ever

How to pursue your passion without burning out

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Megan Boley
Jun 05, 2022
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How to pursue your passion without burning out

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Eight months ago, I quit my job.

It was a cushy job. I had great pay and benefits. I liked my boss. Everything was great.

On the surface.

Underneath that perfect, shiny veneer, I was miserable. I was miserable because I felt like I wasn’t doing what I was supposed to be doing — …

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