02. From 9-to-5 to No Plans: Learning to Be Free - 冰希的人生实验课

In this episode, I reflect on my decision to quit my full-time job and take a career break, spending three months in China. I dive into the reasons behind this choice, the challenges of adjusting to a new lifestyle, and the unexpected lessons I learned along the way. 🔹 Why I chose to take a break from my career and move to China 🔹 The struggle of being "too free" and learning to embrace the unknown 🔹 What helped me to find a sense of belonging and balance in Chengdu------3:08 Leaving my full-time job wasn’t an easy decision, no matter how much I craved change.9:11 From waking up every day wondering, “What should I do today?” to setting intentional OKRs for my gap time.15:58 I never expected that having complete freedom would make me feel this anxious.19:22 One of the biggest lessons I learned: living mindfully, finding balance, and actively creating happiness.24:06 What does it mean to truly belong? Reflecting on my se...