When Should You Quit

Knowing when to quit — whether you want to leave a start-up company or a committee at your church — is a personal decision. But these symptoms can help you decide if you should quit.

  • Anxiety (feeling restless or keyed up for at least six months)
  • Burnout (physical and emotional exhaustion; feeling cynical about your life most days)
  • Depression (feeling worthless, changes in sleep or appetite, or experiencing suicidal thoughts for at least two weeks)

Emotional stress is a major contributor to some of the leading causes of death in the United States, including coronary artery disease, cancer and suicide. Weigh the health risks of the stress from persevering against the benefits to decide if it is time to move on.

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2 Responses to When Should You Quit

  1. I was taught to always base those feelings on facts. Don’t let your feelings control you. It works too. Sometimes feelings are out of place/line.

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