It's OK to walk away.

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I walked away from something recently. Here's how writing down what you won't stand for makes the call easier.

By Anthea Horvat

I had to make a decision about something recently. Not a client. Something else in my life.

I realised something. I cared more about their wellbeing than they did.

That's a weight I don't want to carry.

They couldn't meet me where I needed them to be. So I'm walking away.

It's OK. It's actually a relief.

We all have these things in our life. At what point do I walk away?

If you're stuck, try this. Most people find it easier to write what they don't want. So start there.

Write your non-negotiables. What won't you stand for? Your standards being compromised? Your expertise being questioned?

The opposite of that list is what you want.

Now look at the situation in front of you. If it ticks every box on the list, you already know the answer.

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