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Weeks 2–3 After Quitting My Job: The Reality of Building a Business From Home

When I quit my job after 11 years, I knew I was stepping into something new. What I didn’t fully understand was how quickly the excitement would meet reality.


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The first few weeks of transitioning from a stable job into building a freelance coaching business have been… a mix of progress, delays, clarity, and a few unexpected life moments I didn’t plan for.


If I had to describe it simply: This phase is stretching me.



The routine I thought would be simple… isn’t

Going into this, I imagined I would have a clear daily routine.


Wake up.

Work on my business.

Build consistently.

See progress quickly.


Instead, my days have looked more like:

  • Refining my coaching program

  • Trying to stay consistent with outreach

  • Creating content across platforms


All while adjusting to a completely different rhythm of life. Because now, I’m not just working. I’m working from home, building a business, and being present with my kids at the same time.


That changes everything.



Building a home office… and a new life at the same time

For the past few months, I’ve been filming content at my parents’ house because it made the most sense for childcare. Originally, this was supposed to be temporary.


But life doesn’t always move on your timeline.


So now, instead of rushing out of this phase, I’ve decided to settle into it and create a space that actually works for me. I’m currently turning one of the rooms into a combined home office and bedroom, and I’m honestly excited to see it come together. Painting is in progress. Furniture is on the way. This space will represent more than just where I work. It represents the beginning of something I’m building for myself.



The trap I didn’t expect: trying to perfect everything first

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced so far is something I didn’t fully expect:

Wanting everything to be perfect before I put it out.


I’ve spent time refining my coaching program, adjusting the structure, improving the messaging… and while that’s important, I’ve also realized something:

You can’t refine your way into results. You have to reach out.


There were days I told myself I needed to “fix one more thing” before sending emails or reaching out to potential clients. But the truth is, outreach is what creates opportunity.


Not perfection.


That’s a lesson I’m actively working through as I build this coaching and consulting business.


Productivity isn’t always consistent… and that’s real

There have been moments where I’ve felt behind.

Like I should have done more.

Like I should be further along by now.

But I’m learning that entrepreneurial progress isn’t always linear.


There are days where I’m focused and productive, and there are days where:

  • Family takes priority

  • Plans change

  • Energy is low

  • Life just… happens


And that’s exactly what happened over the Easter holiday.


The reminder I needed: why I did this in the first place

During the holiday, I had to make a choice.

Push through and try to “stay productive”…Or actually be present with my kids.

And in that moment, I was reminded of something important:

The reason I quit my job wasn’t just to build a business. It was to be more present.


To be there for moments like my daughter’s sports day. To not feel like I’m constantly choosing work over family. The business I’m building is meant to support that life, not replace one form of busyness with another.


That realization helped me reset.



Watch the full update

I shared a full breakdown of Weeks 2–3 in this video, including what I’m working on, what’s been challenging, and how I’m navigating this transition into entrepreneurship.


You can watch it here:



What’s next

I’ll be sharing more updates soon, including:

  • My home office setup reveal

  • Progress on income generation

  • What’s actually working (and what’s not)


If you’ve ever thought about leaving your job, starting a business, or creating more flexibility in your life, I hope this gives you a real look at what that process can feel like.


Not the highlight reel. The actual journey.

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