The 5 Signs It's Time To Quit Your Job: The Wellness World's Go-To Life Coach Explains

It's a big decision! If you're feeling stuck but not clear on the next steps, consider weighing your current work situation against the following variables. If you can relate to any or all of them, it's time to plot out your exit strategy and move on to your next big thing.

It's more than just a bad case of the Mondays. If you dread going to work every day, check what's going on with your inner dialogue on your commute to work. Proceed with caution. The competing voices in your head can make a very convincing argument about why the job stinks and how none of it is your fault. If you have attempted changes and you're still weighed down by a laundry list of general grievances (a toxic boss, an unrealistic commute, etc.) consider if it's worth 47-hours per week being that unhappy about issues beyond your control.

Work isn't everything. A well-balanced life includes equal attention to all areas (at HG, we list 12 in total) from family, learning, love, adventure, body, and self. As the CEO of your own personal affairs, it's your utmost responsibility to allocate your time and energy across the spectrum in ways that are consistent with your dreams, not just your paycheck. If you are allowing your health, marriage, relationships, personal space, or emotional well-being to suffer in the background while you toil away at work, it's time to quit and do better for yourself.

Personal growth doesn't come from places of comfort and ease. It happens when you accept challenges that push you out of your comfort zone. Even if you have a decent job, a great workplace or office friends, if you're stagnating, it's time to move on. You may have outgrown your position and found that there is no opportunity for advancement, or you may just be ready for change. Whatever the reason, don't let inertia stop you from moving forward.

As Simon Sinek, an author on leadership and management states: The why is everything. People who feel passionate about the purpose of their work can sustain more productivity and ultimately more fulfilling careers than those who are motivated by money or circumstance alone. Do you not believe in the company? Does your work feel purposeless? Perhaps the initial appeal of the job has worn off and you are no longer connected to the bigger picture. Or maybe your dream has simply changed. You might be able to rationalize sticking it out at a well-paying position, but if your heart isn't in it, the weight of golden handcuffs will soon become a burden.

Yes. Even if you're a company of one, there are seven hats you need to wear and not only wear—wear well. If you want to find out more about building a business from the inside (way inside) out, check out the online course I just led for mindbodygreen called Mission I'm Possible. In it you will learn how to manage your mind, leash your negative traits, and develop the ingredients (and hats!) you'll need to become a powerful leader and successful entrepreneur.