Ask Rica: “Would I give up my job and radically change my life?” | is reading

“People cannot always experience passion in every moment, in every area of ​​life. There are also many times when we cannot control that. But it is mainly about how you deal with this lack in your life.

“Radically changing your life and getting rid of everything you've built: I'm not convinced this is the right way to go. Research has also been done on this.”

“These types of programs are also very popular on television: people sell everything and, for example, set up a 'bed and breakfast' in Spain. Then we see success stories, with or without many complications. But on the other hand, there are a lot of people Who retrace their steps. You don't hear or read those stories.

A trip around the world is an escape

Does Niels know what his passion is? Rika doesn't doubt it. “Niels talks about a trip around the world, but I often have the feeling that something like this is a kind of escape. Why don't you take a long vacation?”

“Making a radical choice is not easy either. I see many people who have suffered with it for years: this or something completely different. But in the end they never come out of it and turn sour. Because the fear of letting go of what they have is much greater than that radical dream.” .

What should Niels do?

Ricca calls for reasonableness and gradualism. “It's not a revolution, it's an evolution. Changing the little things in your life. It gives you the feeling that you're not stuck.”

“Find other things: Try a new hobby or take a short trip. Choose a gradual path. People want to get to the top of the mountain right away, but the path to get there is the most important thing.”

“If you change the little things in your life regularly, a lot will change at the end of the day.”