feeling stuck in your job? how to refresh your career | reset your life in 30 days (ep. 3)

IG: / rowenatsai | Hey, you're doing much better than you think ♡ for anyone looking for a fresh start, let's dream about our careers together. I, like I’m sure many of you, have arrived at an interesting crossroads where I’m itching for change and motion after a year of more slowing down and less "productivity." And for the first time in forever, it's like I was transported back to when I graduated from college: bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, filled with daunting excitement for the future and its endless possibilities‧₊˚✩彡
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0:00 5 signs 🩵
1:15 Intro & why career
3:13 1. Reflect
4:47 2. Reframe
7:28 3. Recalibrate
8:37 4. Reassign
9:44 5. Realign
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✨ If you’re at all curious:
• My spiritual practice, Falun Dafa bit.ly/2z49zqz
• If you're interested in reading more, start with this to get an understanding of what qigong entails bit.ly/2u8DXOC
• The main text we read is Zhuan Falun* bit.ly/2t48xJP
*Best to read start to finish in the shortest time possible for the highest benefit.
• If you want to learn more about Falun Dafa and qigong, check out local contacts in your area - there are practitioners globally and in most big enough-ish cities: bit.ly/2E0PL6S
• My friend Chris over at China Uncensored made an incredibly informative video on what Falun Dafa is and why it's being persecuted in China (YT video): bit.ly/2CR9yZQ
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[@Jojoba8]

I have to tell you about my recent solo hiking trip in the wilderness. It was in the middle of bear country, and I had heard that music doesn’t scare bears away but human voices do. I immediately thought of you because I always turn to you when I’ve had a stressful day and need some decompressing. I downloaded a handful of your videos and created a “Bear Repellent” playlist. In my tent at night when I woke alone in complete darkness, I played your videos to stay calm. Thank you, Rowena, for your soothing, bear repellant voice!

[@julkamickiewicz6434]

Such a cute & inspiring story!

[@keerthana3674]

rowena, you ALWAYS makes me think: gentle growth. i'm in love. i'd really watched your videos a lot a while back, and then in the last 2 semesters in college, just gotten so overwhelmed with what i was doing, and constant feelings of insecurity and comparison in the law field's endless rat race, which led to an extreme mega slump/burnout/slack-off period in november. and then i took a step back, rested in december guilt-free, READ a lot more like i'd wanted to and found myself re-aligned with my values and core feelings a lot more since i wasn't so superfixated on beating myself up about the constant hustle and lack of 'productivity'. at such a time, your vids and podcast somehow found their way back to me, and i couldn't be more grateful. i watched the reset series, esp this vid and the home cleaning one, got all choked up and really FELT everything you were saying. thank you. for these warm words, and this gentle guidance, that really embodies the purpose you'd set out for yourself and put at the top of your to-do list about helping your generation. cheering for you always! - a loving sweet potato named keerthana

[@brookedotjpg2279]

That intro!!! What I like about your videos is you share ideas for change in a way that is for your own peaceful betterment and in your own time. So often betterment videos put this pressure on you that immediately put you in the comparison and guilt mindset. Keep in mind that even if you aren’t posting a ton of videos, the ones you have posted are extremely impactful.

[@keiyathekid8372]

I'm new here and the fact this was posted 4 minutes ago, and I just switched careers and have been feeling guilty, but this was so calming and relieving

[@angeldotel5786]

Hey Rowena, I found your channel about two years ago after trying to find ways to better myself and I just wanted to say, I don’t really mess around w the self improvement side of KZbin too much but your videos truly hit different from that of others. I stopped watching your videos for like a yr and I’ve recently come back and it feels like seeing a good friend after a long while. Don’t mean to sound cheesy but you really do feel like a wiser older sister to me and I am grateful for you. Keep doing what you do and keep being your most authentic self💚.

[@tapirs6737]

I just rediscovered your channel after a long time, and wanted to say it's so wonderful to have seen you grow and change throughout the years, it gives me the motivation and courage to keep doing the same in my own life. I really appreciate how you have continued to share your insight on here as you move through the seasons of life, even if you don't have all the answers. Looking forward to continuing to iterate and improve in 2024!

[@strawlightclark]

Felt live giving up on trying recently, but only Rowena's videos seems to get through me and inspire me to move on from the past and move forward. Please don't stop creating videos. Forever grateful for the impact your videos has made in my life.

[@hayleybruning7058]

Thank you so much for this video! I was laid off at the beginning of this year, and while I have since found other work, it's been a challenging shift and has led to a lot of self-doubt and purpose-specific anxiety. These are super important steps for anyone at a crossroads and feeling lost in their career/life. Love your inspiring content! 😊

[@sharonangelica8409]

Couldn't thank you enough Rowena! from 2020 i always look up to you, so you really feel like a big sis to me, super grateful for you and everything you've shared! Sending so much hugs from Indonesia

[@putrisuryaniutami9745]

I’m from Indonesia too! That’s right, Rowena videos makes me feels alive ❤

[@magorzatahuzar6235]

Rowena❤ I cannot believe you have any self doubt regarding your career. I mean ofc, everyone has it sometimes, but YOU ARE DOING GREAT (as per description of this video - you’re doing better than you think😎). My Dear, you bring A LOT in the life of others, and that is such an amazing and important thing. Please read this whenever you have any self doubt again ❤ Sending love and hugs! Keep up the good stuff!!!

[@Saskia_B]

These are my favorite kind of videos from you! You're able to speak on things that everyone is thinking about in a way that makes it possible to move through. The guided questions and the format of this overall series helps guide these heavy thoughts to become productive and actionable. Thank you!!

[@miharu9794]

This is coming at a really good time. I'm about to finish uni and in the last year i've been doing assignments and studying like a zombie while i used to love what i'm studying. It's the good time for a refresh on why i'm doing it 😂😂

[@rhionnainwood7234]

Hello! Thank you for your videos, really centers me when I watch them. I'm currently in my final year pursuing piano performance at RCS, applying for masters at the moment too. Always been incredibly passionate about what I do and making music my career. However as I dive deeper into my journey prioritising my unconventional career, recently I've felt really dissatisfied and fer up of burning myself out for the sake of achieving a goal. I miss having the time to just exist and not constantly have a backlog of anxiety to go through mentally before I go to sleep. For me, my next steps is how I can give myself more grace, and keep making progress (as its never going to get less busy from here) but learn to separate my worth and downtime from my career. If anyone else is going through this and feels genuine dread at the thought of being burned out and less happy after a decade of dedication, please let me know.

[@reimi97]

Thank you for talking so open and honest and being a little quirky at the same time. It's really nice and motivating watching your videos. I'm still studying (in Denmark), so I'm not in my career, but still considering what I want to do. Before university I wanted to be this succesfull filmmaker. Life happens and I kind of had to accept that it is a really tough road and it's not for everyone. Now I'm studying some kind of communication and I feel really good about my path. As long I'm able to tell stories visually with my work I'm happy. As long as I can create something I'm happy. It doesn't need to be this huge blockbuster thing. Besides the uni-studies I have a student job and since the company is so small I have the responsibility for our videoproduction for our linkedin. No it's not cinema, but it's still visual storytelling and I get to have responsibility for filming, editing, talking about what to do in the video etc - een though I'm "only" a student work assistant. I'm really happy in my path at the moment. Maybe it's a cliché for filmmaker-dreamers to end up in a communication department but I feel good about it.

[@mayaleex3]

I admire your ability to speak on topics that are so relevant for everyone 💕 & love the aesthetics of your videography hon 😙😙

[@daisyinthelife]

I used to work in HR (for a year after.university) and decided to take on a support worker role in a hospital and have been in this role for 4 months... I hate it. Tiring, doesn't pay well and I miss HR lol. I also feel like I don't fit in at work which dampers my mood and makes me feel deeply depressed however, because I moved into a healthcare role, I now realise what I want and i have bigger goals for.myself career wise.

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

OMG! This is so profound on many levels, if you think about it: "It truly is our biggest blessing to be able to live another year". Great job! 1:08

[@BCxFOREVER]

I noticed that of the videos in your life reset series so far, this is the one that gave me the most feeling of resistance. Feels like there’s so much work and change and growth to do around this one

[@angelamariano2894]

i love your set-up, the vibe is so cozy and comforting

[@unikreations2258]

I so enjoy watching your videos because you’re very genuine and you share how you overcome your anxiety, uncertainty, change, etc. These are things I can identify with even though I’m much older than you. I wish I was as wise as you when I was your age. I missed your videos when you were taking your time to realign and reassess yourself. I appreciate you taking your time and only post when you feel you have something valuable to share. Glad to see you back.

[@lbeckamaria]

Thank you Rowen! I am glad you are back on KZbin and given yourself time. The intro is amazing, just like yourself. You inspire me to do better and find my balance. Voice hugs back!

[@nefertitimontoya]

Planning to send out some resumes today!! This was a really good vessel for some thoughts to percolate and reframe. I think I want to show up as myself today, however that may be, and approach it with a "yes and" play and the belief that I'll figure it out and it'll be great!!!!

[@QueenXKnit]

Thank you Rowena for forever being you and encouring us to be just us ❤❤❤❤

[@divinencounters]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom! Been deeply unsatisfied with my current job but it pays the bills in this tough economy and I have very little interest in most 9-5 jobs so I have no idea what’s even a realistic career option for me. In the meantime, I’m finding joy in my writing and art

[@tumeliasmiles]

Rowena! I missed you on KZbin! I just found you again and I wanted to let you know how much you inspired me when you were first on here. It’s nice to see you back and I’m glad life has been treating you well! 💛

[@kalyisahfarid912]

i love this series so much. im on my goal setter go getter journey right now after a really wild year. I've kicked my butt into gear to start again before 2024, so this came at the right time - thank you rowena!

[@joyfullencounters]

I remember your doodles from your first videos. I love how you incorporate clips from your past videos :”)

[@aznhoneydew]

Your videos always happen to align with what I'm going through. Thank you 🙏

[@suvi3691]

Im so glad you posted i needed thissss

[@aki.wanders]

I think meaning is always evolving. Right now it's just working through unprocessed emotions and being kinder to myself. When I'm at a better place in that regard, I then want to think about whether to pursue a possible non-9-to-5 corporate job and what it would be. I'm slowly learning to take my time in the time of transition, and let life work itself out to some degree.

[@smritipatawari5852]

this was so healing, love to you Ro

[@rupachemudupathi9569]

Even I believe in soaking things in while other people talk about just listening or reminding skills

[@miagomes3001]

You never disappoint, thank you 🌸

[@user-xy6hs4tw9p]

You are a voice of calm, knowledge, compassion & humor in an often chaotic world 🌞🌸

[@cathychuanggg]

I miss your videos so much

[@msfantastic990]

Your platform is where I find some of my most favorite content. Thank you for this uplifting and authentic video :) Very inspiring. [Also have been feeling the need for a while to switch up my career so it better fits my needs and desires, so this was also very useful and timely!!]

[@mindfulsuccessm]

Good morning beautiful. Thank you for the reminders. I’ll be working on slowing down, being gentle, and actually allowing myself to feel every emotion instead of always occupying myself with something to stimulate my brain.

[@miriamsanchezalvarez9961]

I love your videos, keep going!!

[@rayoneforall]

There are so many great points here. When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I noticed how loud and hectic my mind was. Then I stopped for a moment and asked: Why is it so loud in my head? Who's voice specifically is the loudest? Why is that voice so loud? Who's voice is faint and saying more sensible reasons? Amazing... the human mind is truly amazing. You're amazing. I'm amazing. Everyone is amazing.

[@par11]

Thank you for this chat. Helpful. So many of us, no matter what age group, have been going through things. This chat/content is vulnerable, inspiring and a good reminder to take a look at our lives/habits/work.

[@clarissaleung26]

hi rowena, this video was so helpful, raw, and beautiful! (like all of your videos :) ) if you see your career path moving in a different direction, know that we are 100% here to support it! if this happens i also hope you keep your past videos up on youtube. they are still so meaningful and i often go back to them for clarity :). thank you for all that you do!

[@wxtan6265]

Rooo super excited and please bring us along your writing journey 🥹

[@marinamayer6920]

Yes, this is the description of my 2023

[@BreannaInBrooklyn]

This video is SO timely. The question prompts about what success means to me in 2024 and moving forward and what aligns with my values + the life I want to live. Thank you so much for sharing! 🤎

[@rosegoldmermaid]

I love the New aesthetic you're playing with!

[@s.gregor7444]

I love being referred to as a potato. 🥔 thank you for your inspiration and encouragement through your videos ❤

[@ingridgarcia6046]

Rowena, thank you so very much for all that you do - you're the older sister I didn't have and without your guidance and tips I think my life would be worst. I'm sending you a big hug and I hope one day I get the chance to greet you personally. Best wishes from México!!! :)

[@cloudyvero]

If you were ever to write and publish a book Rowena I would snatch it up without a second thought 🙌🏼 (since I trust your content so much)

[@meenan1718]

This video really came in at good time, as someone who is feeling like I haven’t fulfilled anything i that wanted yet. Been failing for years due to a lot external things. I’m hoping to turn around this year as every year but we will see.

[@laxyleslu]

Woah I think you’ve just changed my life

[@Cevin.]

This series has come to me at the perfect time, I’ve really been going through it recently trying to figure out what I’m going to do next since my present situation for a means of living is making me feel financially insecure-to say the least… I’ve been asking myself this question for the past 6 years though, what am I gonna do next, what does your career look like? I see something, but it’s faintly there. Since finishing university I’ve never been able to grasp the concept of any single career that we typically see (ykto). I guess I didn’t have anyone around me to envision myself in those roles. I had service industry experience though, and that kept me alive and going. I got so comfortable that I’ve stuck here all through my studies, and now the rug is being yanked from my feet and I have no idea where to give my body a safe place to fall. Mentally, its rough for me to continue to put myself in those spaces. I want to be somewhere safe, to me. I do know that I’ve always seen myself curating a KZbin channel that encapsulates my favorite experiences and simultaneously brings joy to those who choose to tag along, I do know that I have a channel, and I do know what I think I’m capable of. The hardest part is starting? Well I’ve started already. It takes time? It’s been almost ten years. Will I stop though? No. My why? Future you will be so thankful to you, and present you will be so grateful to see what they sometimes miss because life goes too fast. in 2024, my “career” focus should come with the soft life I see & deserve. Shoutout to future me, you did it ! Oki, mini journal entry out into the void over-

[@tshepisophaho9253]

I just love Rowena 🥺🫶🏽♥️

[@saraaa77_______]

oh god the intro felt so neeeedeed

[@flossqueen]

Same sentiments. Different seasons call for different focuses, and that is fine. It's actually beautiful. I had to mourn my single days when I got married but it is by no means less, I actually gained more. I also look forward to family life. Looking back, the way I idolized my career above all else was actually harmful because it then created resentment if any kind change were to take its place. I am thankful of different seasons and transitions. We aren't meant to be the same.

[@madelinelizabeth8]

Currently going through so many changes through out every aspect of my life and forever second guessing every step. Thanks for the video, hoping is will be a good way to rethink some of my situation some more.

[@rhionnainwood7234]

Relating to this, your not alone ❤

[@gingeoram]

Thank you.. Interesting. Lots to think about.

[@catbeingcurious]

Very helpful :-) Thank you

[@smilealways4978]

I spend my 1st for work its like when you ask what u do after work ? My answer is " I work " ngl I like my job I like some co workers but something is missing ( when I tell This to myself I feel just move from where you are ) I feel like I need leave the current country There is alot but its all bout work always my personal life is like completely hidden ...

[@marzettik]

Cool video. ❤

[@xiaoxi20]

Hi Rowena :) was checking out your videos recently about productivity. And I've been finding a system eg gcal, motivation to plan during this unemployment season. Something that would help me is, how did you discover your career? I'm 35 this year and have been finding it pretty challenging to navigate my career... would you have a video or things to share? Thanks 😊

[@sunshineandkate]

you look so beautiful, ro

[@BeethovenIsGrumpyCat]

What if your "boring" career path is actually a stepping stone, and not the opposite, of what you "really" want to do in life? Like it's actually preparing you through discipline, knowledge, and emotional maturity? Because that's the paradoxical situation I am in now.

[@damiensohma]

For me, my contract with the Army ends in about 18 months from now, so I’m always thinking about what to do for a long term career. I’m really focused on finding something I enjoy, something I get excited about, but have nothing at the moment. I feel reassured hearing someone talk about following your inner voice and finding something that best suits your ideal lifestyle. Definitely gonna keep that in mind as I move forward.

[@Saskia_B]

Can you share what digital note pad you use?

[@jennamichaels]

❤

[@desireedavis8111]

i find alot of comfort in your videoes however i feel like the audio is not matching up to when your talking

[@mimino_codingbee4313]

I love it how she is using mirrorball as shiny object. Only swifties will get What I meant. And from rowena's older video I also know that she's a swiftie.

[@auag19]

😭😭😭😭

[@jw5275]

You’ve had better hair, I’d let this one go and actually chop the ends.

[@ColourCano]

omggg *cries desperately* this is what I've been looking for! thank you 🩵

[@micatuazon8038]

Rowenaaa, ily forever! And oddly enough, it felt nice and comforting to know that someone as “successful” as you, have feelings of self doubt just like me, and you’ve nailed all the feels I’ve been feeling as well🥺🫂 This video comes at a perfect time since I just recently found out I’m going to be retrenched from my current job 🥲 will go back to this frequently as I reflect on my career and what I want to do differently before looking for a new job again 💟