How do you know when the assignment is over?

Know when to let go and let the universe take you to your next assignment

One thing we never talk about is what we’re supposed to do when the assignment the universe gives you is over. At least once in your life, you probably felt like you were called to do something, destined to even, and you either do it or fail. Then what? You find something else to do. But if you’re hanging on to that one assignment that you’re in an idle space with, are you focused on completing tasks or are you just basking in complacency?

For me, my original assignment was to come to Los Angeles, to expand my artist marketing company and R&B concert series, but that quickly turned into becoming a content director, social media strategist and founder of a non-profit. If we’re going to “bffr,” none of that was in the cards, I still played the hand, but quite frankly it’s a wrap. I did it, check my resume. There is not one job I’m pressed to have that will make me feel better about being here. So the assignment is over right?

I knew my assignment was over in Los Angeles when I:

• No longer felt comfortable around (most of) the company I kept

• Traveled multiple times a month for work and vacation

• Spent more time reconnecting/ building bonds with people on the east coast/ my past

• Didn’t feel as satisfied as I did before in my home

• Started to try new hobbies/ experiences but realized they were not subjected to LA

• Started going out alone more often and I felt WAY more satisfied

I wouldn’t call this a depression or even emptiness, but more of an uninterested feeling. I found a problem/ reason to not enjoy LA almost every time I left my house which made me feel “why am I even here” every single day.

Now don’t get me wrong, Los Angeles is a beautiful place. There’s no place like it. The opportunities are endless in regards to career, nature is everywhere, there are events every day, I’ve tried so many different foods, became a coffee drinker, a hiker, a pilates girl, a founder of a non-profit, and yes, I bought cowboy boots.

But do you see how none of these things are subjected to LA? I can do all of this anywhere. I moved here for career, I did it, now I’m done.

So what now?

Now it’s time to refocus on my priorities, be a bit of an opportunist and relocate to tap back into my true self. I moved myself back across the country to be with family. To bask in those who know me intimately, authentically and who I’ve been craving after almost five years. I’ve made plans to launch a second chapter of Off Worque in the DMV area. I’ve made plans for romantic love, expanding my hobbies and falling back in love with who I was. I’m also making new goals, lists of places I want to visit and people I owe hugs.

But back to you:

Take a look at your goals from 2023. Have you completed them? If you haven’t possibly more discipline is in order, but if you have it’s time to turn the page and challenge yourself to get to your next level.

Here’s something to think about:

• What do you gain from staying stagnant?

• What do you lose from staying stagnant?

• What are you avoiding right now?

• What can you sacrifice to take yourself to the next level?

• What do you owe yourself in your next assignment?

• Who gets to come with you?

Listen, if you still have things to do, places to see, go for it. This was not your sign, but if you’re feeling a little stuck, it’s time to rediscover a few things that will make you feel whole again.

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