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Escape to Happiness: Develop a Plan for Leaving Unsatisfying Situations
Follow your heart.
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas A. Edison.
Planning an escape from an unhappy situation is a personal decision that should be carefully considered.
It is important to understand that leaving a situation may not always solve the problem and may even create new ones.
Before making a decision, it is important to evaluate the situation and determine the root cause of unhappiness.
If the cause is related to the environment or circumstances, it may be possible to make changes to improve the situation.
If the cause cannot be resolved or if the situation is causing significant emotional distress, it may be time to consider leaving.
This could include ending a relationship, quitting a job, or moving to a new location.
When planning an escape, it is important to have a plan in place for how to handle the transition.
This could include finding a new job or place to live, making a budget and saving money, and reaching out to friends and…