If You Are Quietly Quitting, You Need To Hear This First

If you’re quietly quitting, this might be the moment you pause.

You don’t need to leave your job tomorrow and you’re trust me, you’re not behind, but that quiet thing in you is trying to tell you something. 

I hear from so many women who say the same thing in different ways:

“I feel stuck.” Or “I don’t hate my job, but I don’t care anymore.” Or “I feel guilty for wanting more when nothing is technically wrong.”

Quiet quitting is often what happens when your energy leaves before your logic catches up. Before you make any big decisions, there are a few things worth getting clear on and they don’t involve updating your resume just yet.

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#1 Name what’s actually draining you.

Is it the work itself? The pace? The lack of autonomy? The constant pressure to be available?

Many women assume they need a full exit when what they need is a boundary, a reset, or a shift in responsibility.

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#2 Separate burnout from boredom.

Burnout needs rest and support. Boredom needs challenge or meaning.

They feel similar, but the solutions are completely different.

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#3 Stop demanding a five-year plan.
If you’re in a transition, forcing clarity too early will only make you anxious. All you need is the next honest step.

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#4 Pay attention to what you envy.

Not in a judgmental way, but just as data. The people or paths that catch your attention are often pointing toward something you want more of, whether it’s freedom, creativity, flexibility, or impact.

These were exactly the kinds of conversations I explored with leading business coach and entrepreneur Marie Forleo on The Tamsen Show.

Marie has helped millions of women navigate career transitions without panic or burnout, and she shared practical tools for:

- Knowing when it’s time to stay and redesign vs. leave
- Quieting fear so it doesn’t drive your decisions
- Rebuilding trust in yourself after years of pushing
- Moving forward without blowing your life up

If you’re stuck in a job you’ve outgrown or you’re quietly quitting but scared to say it out loud… Start here.

Listen to "How to Create the Career of Your Dreams with Marie Forleo" on The Tamsen Show.