Not sure if you should quit your job?

If you are in a state of anxiety, depression, or high stress from your job, it might be time to make a change.

The WHO recently reported that nearly 1 BILLION people have a mental disorder.

You are not alone.

Most people feel anxious, depressed, or stressed more often than they should, and a miserable career might be contributing to the problem.

It might be time to make that side-hustle a full-time gig!

You know your worth. Don’t stay somewhere where you aren’t appreciated or valued.

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7 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your Job

Here are 7 signs it’s time to make a change.

1. You are depressed

Your mental health should ALWAYS be a priority. No if’s, no buts.

If you aren’t feeling well mentally, that’s a signal.

Always listen to your body.

If you consider yourself to be a highly intuitive person, you know how important it is to listen to your body.

Sometimes, life can get hectic and we forget to take a moment to breath, reflect, and express gratitude for all we have.

As we reflect, we come to conclusions or certain interpretations about our lives and the world we live in.  It’s during these moments that we come to certain realizations about our lives.

Nobody wants to feel depressed, anxious or stressed. Of course, every once in a while it’s perfectly normal to feel such emotions, but if you find yourself in a state of depression, anxiety, or high stress on a daily or frequent basis, it might be time to change your environemnt.

Furthermore, nobody should have to work and feel this way. If you are being mistreated be your boss, co-workers, or others in your job, put an end to it immediately.

Find another job. There are tons of options out there.

When one door closes, another opens. Have faith, stay strong, and lean on your family, friends, and others for support during this time.

Signs of Depression

• Anxiety
• Guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities,
• Mood swings, or sadness, agitation
• Excessive crying, irritability, restlessness, or social isolation
• Early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep
• Excessive hunger, fatigue, or loss of appetite
• Lack of concentration or slowness in activity
• Weight gain or weight loss
• Poor appetite, repeatedly going over thoughts, or thoughts of suicide

🚨 Call 988 to reach the mental health hotline and talk to someone who can help.

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2. You feel VERY anxious or stressed.

Anxiety and stress are a big NO-NO!

If you find yourself feeling extremely anxious and stressed from work, there’s a good chance you’re in the wrong field.

Signs you are feeling stressed and anxious include:

• Low energy.
• Headaches.
• Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea.
• Aches, pains, and tense muscles.
• Chest pain and rapid heartbeat.
• Insomnia.
• Frequent colds and infections.
• Loss of sexual desire and/or ability.

Believe it or not, work IS NOT supposed to be painful, (extremely) stressful, or boring.

It’s very possible to find a career that you enjoy and allows you to pay the bills, and if anybody else tells you otherwise, you might be talking to the wrong people…

Never feel as though you are trapped in a career. It’s never too late to make a change. If you are worried about money, talk to a financial advisor who can help.

Where there is a will, there is a way. If you believe that your career is contributing to your stress and anxiety, you need to find a solution.

Either talk to your employers, co-workers, H.R. who can help you resolve the problems you are struggling with at work. If the problem is not resolved, it might be time to make a change.

Change can be difficult, but it will be for your own betterment. Choose wisely!

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3. Your Physical Health is Deteriorating

The Body & Mind Connection

The body and mind are connected. If you are feeling mentally and emotionally drained from work, your physical health will likely take a toll as well.

The close connection between diet and emotions stems from the close relationship between your brain and your gastrointestinal tract, often called the “second brain.”

The reason for this is due to the breakdown of short-chain fatty acids by gut bacteria which alters the levels of serotonin, a brain chemical messenger that regulates mood, anxiety, and depression, among other processes.

Many foods are linked to anxiety and depression and should be avoided for those who struggle with their mental health.

Your health should ALWAYS comes first. If it means changing your career to improve your mental and physical health, the decision should be easy.

Even worse, if your job is causing you to feel stressed, depressed, or anxious, you’re more likely to adopt unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle choices as a result.

Stress affects food preferences due to the spike in cortisol levels, in combination with higher insulin levels. Numerous studies have shown that physical or emotional distress increases the intake of food high in fat, sugar, or both. Cortisol is a hormone that your adrenal glands, the endocrine glands on top of your kidneys, produce and release. Cortisol affects several aspects of your body and mainly helps regulate your body’s response to stress.

Ask your doctor to test your cortisol levels ASAP!

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4. You Feel Empty Inside

If you feel as though you aren’t fulfilled, it might be because your career is not right for you.

The careers we pursue as individuals are so important. Your field of work will become a place that shapes you somewhat as a person, whether you like it or not.

You spend hours upon hours in an environment with the same group of people every single day. Work is a place that should allow you to grow, learn, and accomplish things that make you happy, at the least.

Why would you choose a field that doesn’t offer you something in life? You are sacrificing your time and energy for a company or individual to make money as you collect a fraction of the revenue.

If you feel as though you aren’t valued, appreciated, or acknowledged, it’s a sign to get out!

Nobody deserves to be treated this way/

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5. You Can’t Make Ends Meet

If you can’t seem to make ends meet and are overall keeping your expenses to a minimum, there might be a problem.

A low-paying job is not motivating to anyone and stressful in itself. If you can’t pay your bills or live comfortably, what’s the point?

Find another job, or get another one!

Turn that side-hustle into a full time gig if you’re ready, or start a plan that will prepare you to transition.

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6. The Company Isn’t Growing

Thinking long term, why would you stay somewhere that doesn’t allow you to grow?

If a company doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of growth and isn’t commission based, why would you get a raise, promotion, or any other sort of perks that come with a growing company?

It’s okay to work somewhere as a “stepping stone” and move onto bigger and better things later on, however, if you had plans to grow with a company that doesn’t actually plan on growing, that might be a problem…

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7. You Aren’t Treated Well

People treat you the way you allow them to treat you.

Never take sh*t from anybody.

You are a human being who deserves respect, consideration, and kindness. Humans are not animals, to be treated as though they are simply a workhorse who produces results. Yes, the work matters. Yes, deadlines matter. Yes, quality matters.

HOWEVER, if you are being treated in a condescending fashion or in a way that makes you feel unworthy, you have no reason to take it.

As if there aren’t other jobs…

In this economy and saturated job market, it might be harder to find the job you are looking for, but nothing is impossible.

At some point, you will need to decide if your crippling mental (and physical) health are worth the sacrifice.

Find something that allows you to earn a reasonable wage while enjoying what you do.

You have one life to live… you might as well enjoy it.

The question is – Will you make the decisions necessary to bring the change you wish to see?

ABOUT THE WRITER:

Elena Patestas is a journalist and writer for Valuetainment media. She attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and Adelphi University on Long Island, New York. She was born and raised in Roslyn, New York, and currently lives in Miami, Florida.

Elena is passionate about bringing positive change to our world and believes education is the root to solving many societal problems. After overcoming a chronic health condition, Elena became passionate about health and believes food is the key to preventing dis-ease and achieving optimum health.

Amongst her many goals, she hopes to bring positive, impactful change to our world to create a healthy, financially sound, and unified society.