Why I quit my job to start my journey towards healing and lifelong happiness - Joy Journey

Every journey starts with the first step. This is my first time making a video so I was a little nervous but far as I know nobody is watching.
I wanted to share with you the reason why I'm doing this whole channel or recording myself.
Basically I quit my job because I wasn't doing something that resonated with me.
I'm not sure if I started the job being depressed, or maybe I was already and became more depressed as time went on. I basically hit rock-bottom. I felt so depressed going into work every day and trying to socialize with other coworkers was very tiresome. I would avoid social interactions as much as I could and if I got stuck in them I would look for any opportunity to leave.
So in short I guess you can say I am on a journey, a spiritual journey, trying to become happy and get rid of all the fear and anxiety that have been with me most of my life.
For months I stayed with my job and kinda hung in there
just making a paycheck. This job was actually the most
money I had ever made. It all didn't matter. Everything inside me was telling me to leave. So I did.
People ask me what kind of job I am looking for now. I tell them I am not and that I am on a quest right now for happiness and inner happiness. For me there is no point in starting another job if I am not happy on the inside. I will only follow the same patterns and be miserable again.
I really think in doing this video channel I am stumbling onto something amazing and healing.
In the past I've tried numerous pharmaceutical drugs to try
to feel better. But my belief now at this point
is that you don't need drugs to cure depression. In fact I think they
do more harm than good (in most cases). I think its more about mastering your mind and your subconscious mind and re-wiring your brain for happiness.
I'm feeling pretty good right now and I almost wish I would have started making these videos
two months ago when I was at my job and at the height of my anxiety, depression and despair just to show you how I felt.
But in making these videos I get to see my mental state a year, or years down the road and how it has changed. I can also use these videos to remember what methods and techniques I used to help myself to get to feeling happy. But the main point of all
of this is to try and inspire people to take control of their own feelings and emotions. To help people who need the help so they can start taking their life back and feeling better.
I am just a regular guy and I truly believe that there are ways to control your emotions, feelings etc.
You can change your thoughts to be more prone to positive thoughts instead of negative ones. Society and the media doesn't make it easy for us to feel happy about ourselves , but our minds in its natural state is love and happiness and that's what it wants. We just have to shift our perception back to love and happiness.
I was depressed off an on for decades. I have finally had enough and I am ready to do what it takes to make myself happy on a consistent basis.
Hope you enjoy and would love you to join me on this journey.

[@EndorphinFactory]

I just also quit my job a little over a month ago for the same exact reason. Spinning my wheels at a job for 7 years working with and for people that just couldn't relate to me. My boss was condescending and my co workers were plain not interesting to talk to. Everyone was very fake and zombie like so I was being dragged down further and further. Most money I've made at a job also but I like you value my sanity more than a paycheck. This video really helped motivate me to get out of bed and go to the gym. I'm going to then longboard and meditate alone with my music. Then I'll work on a new song (I produce Dubstep and drum & bass which is my passion). This video inspired me to maybe make a few videos myself. I feel the change in the air also big time! Thank you for this sir.

[@joyjourney974]

***** Thanks for the comment. I am so happy that you quit your job which was essentially sucking the soul out of you. Amazing that you are following your passion. I am sure you've noticed already how better you feel when you are doing what resonates with you. That's so cool you're making videos as well. Life is short, if your message touches even one person it was all worthwhile.As soon as I finish this comment I will go and check out your page and subscribe. I haven't made a video in a while because it was starting to feel like no one was going to watch or care, haha. (hence the late reply to you) But now that I know someone did, I will keep it up. Keep up the positivity. If you ever need any help or tips on how to feel great please let me know. For now just focus on how blessed you are to be out of the 7 year job and you are not only going to start a new career but more importantly you are going to start LIVING and enjoying life. All happiness is INTERNAL, don't look anywhere else. Talk to you later. p.s. with a name like "Endorphin Factory" you're gonna be huge.

[@EndorphinFactory]

Thank you sir! You're 110% correct with how life has really become beautiful once again and vibrant. I'm in Oahu right now with my wife. I'm gonna go surfing right now. Mahalo!!

[@joyjourney974]

Oh man, I hope you had an epic time in Oahu. Being around the ocean is good for anyone. I hope things are getting better and better each day. Life is beautiful. Some days are tough, but overall we have a lot to be thankful for.

[@fridaysdrive7344]

Good for you!!! I also just quit my day job a couple of weeks ago just in my case didn't really have the financial backing to do so, I got this really strong feeling that I had to do it, So here I am! it's so important sometimes to step outside your comfort zone it opens you up to new directions! get excited to see what's next!

[@80sbabyryan]

hey man just wanted to tell you thank you for making this video. I really needed to hear this today. I feel I'm on the verge of making s change with my job with no further plans but to start my journey to finding myself and happiness.

[@mikediz5900]

I'm sorry I haven't been on here in forever. Did you end up taking that leap? How are you doing now? I hope things are going well for you

[@LARRYUMEKA]

Yes....I can definitely relate to you. I'm also quitting my job next week. Depression has really became a HUGE part of my life and I really need time to find my way again. I'm so tired of living a fake identity and want to be whole again. Thanks so much for making this video, because you are so inspiring and I relate to you to the fullest. God bless you brother and keep doing what makes you happy!

[@SharlenesJourney]

I can relate to this so much .. I want to quit my jobs so badly I think I just have to try to save the little bit of change I make from my job so I can get out of this hell hole so depressed

[@cakesinthecity]

wow thank you for posting this video I have definitely become a new subscriber I will be following your journey. I feel like I could have said most of what you said word for word myself. I'm struggling a lot right now with whether I should keep my job or struggle for a while while I try to recover from depression. I'm scared that quitting my job might drive me further into depression so I'm just not sure about what to do.

[@mikediz5900]

BeautyFoodynBooty I just saw this.... did u quit?

[@uncookedpancakevsminecraft2589]

I like the vid

[@mikediz5900]

uncooked pancake vs Minecraft thanks bro

[@wenishawen6028]

Thank you for this video. Im at the point of repeatly going back to depression and it does affect my job. As my job involving meeting many kind of people. Sometimes i cant speak nor socialize because im so numb. Im thinking about quitting my job because im eagerly searching for inner healing. Been thinking about this for 1yrs mb this is the time.

[@kaiman5307]

I left my job in the USA after 25 years , now i have a coffee farm and have time to live .

[@mikediz5900]

Kai where is your coffee farm? Congrats, sounds like a rewarding life

[@fridaysdrive7344]

Good for you!!! I also just quit my day job a couple of weeks ago just in my case didn't really have the financial backing to do so, I got this really strong feeling that I had to do it, So here I am! it's so important sometimes to step outside your comfort zone it opens you up to new directions! get excited to see what's next!

[@mikediz5900]

FRIDAY'S DRIVE sorry I haven't been on here in forever. How are things with you currently? I hope you are well

[@alexrivera8625]

i know i you feel everyday you struggler to even go to that job, me its a struggle to even live, i hate that job so much i think hell its better then that job, i try to open up on how i feel and people only tell me " be a man an take it" or " its a job every job its like that" and i close myself to does feelings, i cry when am in the car driving there, i damn god and my life everyday, i keep sending resume and filling job application and nothing. people call me weak cuz i cant take it and i tell them i can take the moments that come but its the adding of does moments that really killing me more i feel so small when am there, i have low selfestem and that just kills me even more, every morning i wish i was dead. but to struggle its a man's life that what they keep telling me.

[@mikediz5900]

sorry, never on here... I hope things are WAY better for you 5 years later. bless

[@davinamcm6435]

Sending positive vibes your way

[@mikediz5900]

Davina McM thank you so much :) Maybe I should start making vids again

[@davinamcm6435]

Mike Diz Hi Mike, Just started my own similar journey today, hope all going well with your journey happiness and you have or are closer to finding whatever makes your heart and soul sing

[@GymClubHouse]

minimalism is the answer