Figuring Out Where You Belong

Spoiler Alert: It might not be where you think you belong

PICK-ME-UP: WHERE DO YOU BELONG?

Hello! Greetings from the airplane. I'm up in the sky on the way back to New York City, back to my apartment, back to a city I pay an exorbitant amount of money to live in annnnnndddd I feel sad about it.

I've been living in NYC for 10-years. Is that enough? Is it time to bow out, pack my bags, and head for the woods somewhere? I've always wanted to move to Montana, you know?

When it comes to knowing where I belong, I feel lost these days. It's the kind of feeling that makes my mouth heavy, like it's juggling marbles. So I don't speak about it with anyone, except for you, and I know that one day I'll figure out where to go, but until then, let me just try to desperately attempt to ruthlessly fall back in my love with my city. 

In this issue:  A note for you for when you feel stuck, cities that will pay you to move there, and what to do when you run into someone you haven't seen in years. 

Why you’re getting this:  I'm Jen Glantz and this is my Monday Pick-Me-Up newsletter. I've been sending it for over 8-years, every single Monday morning, to thousands of awesome humans, just like you. Thank you for letting this email live in in your inbox. It makes my heart explode with joy.

The Pick-Me-Up: When You Run Into a Person You Haven't Seen in Years 

There's this dazzling romantic part of my personality that hopelessly believes when you run into someone you haven't seen in a long time, there's a reason for it, and you should say hello.

But the more practical and shy part of my personality believes you should stop, pivot, and speed walk as fast as possible away from them. Snap your fingers. Pray you become invisible.

Oh that didn't work? Just run. 

What is there to say when you see a person after so many years? 

"Yes, it's me Jen Glantz. It's been a while. Sure, things are okay. How about you? Of course I remember when........ I don't really miss those days, do you? Yes, I still use that same typewriter. I can't believe you remember that. Anyway, it was great seeing you. My number? Yes! It's the same. Lunch? Oh, let's have lunch. I'll call you...soon."

I bet there's a lot to say but most of the time, when I see someone I haven't seen in a while, I forget about it all. 

I turn a little red, clear my throat, hope they don't recognize me, and continue on with my life as if they are in it, only from a distance.

All my love,

Jen Glantz 

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Random Links

Playing On Repeat

Playing this song on repeat because I love anything from Selena Gomez.

Also, have this podcast for you if you need a quick hit of Inspo. 

Random, Random:

→ This phone stand is so awesome. I got it for my mom and then bought one for me. Great to use so you're not looking down at your phone allll day. 

→NotePD. Great free spot to share ideas and get feedback

→ On my to-do list this week: buy Valentine's day gifts for friends and family. Using this list of cozy gifts. 

Picked From the Library: 28 Summers 

This book rocked my world. I could not put it down. It was so beautiful and heart grabbing, sad and exciting. A great read if you want to feel tremendous emotions inside the pages of a book.

Odd Cities That Will Pay You to Move There 

There's so many cities out there that will pay you to move there and work remotely. Sure, some are random cities in Ohio and Alabama - but others are VENICE, ITALY!!!! Check it out here. 

Ps. I have 1 spot open in February. Check this out if you're interested in working together one-on-one. PLUS! I have availability for company workshops in February/March. If that's of interest, look at this!

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Mini Pick-Me-Up: For When You're Frozen

I know you’ve been frozen before. Maybe you still are ❤️

The End

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Have a great week. 

Jen Glantz 

p.s. Here's the About Me on my website if you forgot who I am or where we met.

-Jen Glantz

Author, Serial Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Pizza lover, & Goofy's best friend.

Here's what she is currently working on:

The Newlywed Card Game // Books // You're Not Getting Any Younger Podcast // Bridesmaid for Hire // Odd Jobs Newsletter //The First Years of Marriage Newsletter // The Monday Pick-Me-Up Newsletter // Jen & Juice Business & Life Coaching // Company Workshops