becomingathena:

Ok like I’m here for the whole “if it doesn’t make you happy, don’t do it” movement but like, be smart, yeah? Don’t just quit your job out of the blue, even if it is soul sucking, get another job first. Don’t just kick your roommate out because you aren’t getting along, talk to them first. And don’t say absolutely everything that pops into your mind, because discretion will save your ass on occasion. I’m not saying you can’t live authentically, but be smart.

This is very important!

Pursue your dreams, but please have a plan. If you have to have a job while you’re pursuing said dream, by all means, do that. Use your dream as a break from that job (for instance, when I used to go to conventions to sell my work that was my break from my retail job). Use your dreams as motivation for something better. Work that job so you have the money to pursue your dreams. I’ve seen people up and quit and then not be sure what to do next, and realize that it’s really, really hard to work on those dreams when you’re worried about where the money is going to come from, or if it’s going to be enough.