Thanks for your response Anita. I couldn’t agree more. Have you continued with teaching? If so, do you feel you have got “over” the feelings I am experiencing at this stage – i.e. will things get better? I am also definitely experiencing the pre-30’s/quarter life crisis of my generation, wishing I had done more/really anxious about the future. I’m usually such a positive person, but my relationship breakdown and stress of my previous job and lack of friendships have what feels like broken me mentally, everyday is a case of convincing myself things will get better, with positive mantras etc and forcing myself to keep busy – but this is turn is just a distraction from the huge decision I have to make.

I know that once I move out I will feel better, in fact I know that once I make a decision whether to proceed with the teaching training or not I will feel better and that I am moving forward – its this huge life changing decision that is stopping me doing anything.

There are equal positives and negatives to both options – I keep thinking just go with your heart/gut, but even that seemed muted at the moment and will I regret not taking up this big opportunity.

I guess what I’m after is practical advice, something to propel me forward and help me come to a decision and put the past behind me.

Thanks