02. From 9-to-5 to No Plans: Learning to Be Free
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 sense of belonging while embracing freedom.------Quote of the Episode: "Our worth and our belonging are not negotiated with other people, we carry those inside of our hearts. You belong everywhere and nowhere, and that is liberation." — Brené BrownNext Episode Preview:I’ll be sharing my journey back to the Netherlands—what changed, what stayed the same, and what I learned from trying to build my personal coaching brand.🎧 Tune in now and join me on this journey of self-discovery!---------Hi, I’m BingxiI'm a Life & Career Coach (ICF Certified) & UX Researcher with a deep curiosity about people, a highly sensitive nature, and a love for uncovering insights. My passion is supporting young people in their journey of self-exploration and growth—seeing them, accepting them, and helping them break through confusion, take action, and rediscover hope."Bingxi’s Life Experiment Lab" is my way of treating life as an experiment, always searching for the best possible experience. Here, I share my thoughts, insights, inspirations, and the results of my ongoing life experiments.About me6+ years User Research / Consumer Insights | Marketing14+ years in NL as an expat | Adult Third Culture KidHigh Sensitive Personality | INFJ-AFind meWechat：x714028817Email：bingxiyuan@gmail.comWebsite：bingxi-yuan.com公众号、小红书：冰希的人生实验课------BGM:The Bluest Star - The 126ersHow it Began - Silent Partner
