Graduating from my bachelor’s studies made me believe that a new, challenging phase in life was about to begin. I thought I would immediately transition into something related to my field after three years of study. I envisioned stepping away from hospitality and diving straight into my sector. However, quitting my previous job (which I was actually good at) and finding new opportunities in the art industry has been harder than I expected. Having all this free time has led me to overthink and worry about every little detail in life. Then I had a call with Jovita, focused on addressing my motivational struggles and helping me break out of the sad loop I was in. We explored why I felt the need to take such a difficult path and discussed the social constructs that made me believe life should be this hard. She helped me untangle so many oppressive thoughts—thoughts I hadn’t even realized I had—about how life “should” be, influenced by social media and pressure from distant relatives. After our session, I felt like the happy, easygoing person I almost lost while stuck in my cycle of thoughts. As for motivation, I still have to push myself from time to time, but that’s natural for everyone. What’s most important is that I’m no longer stuck in a cloud of sadness or spiraling into depression—something I don’t think I could have overcome on my own. Next time, I won’t wait until things get messy. I’ll arrange a call right away! Waiting for things to magically fix themselves is something out of a fairytale, haha! Thank you, Jovita. You’ve truly been a lifesaver.
Ieva Š.
