Have you chosen an exciting new career path, one that truly lights you up...only to start questioning if you made the right move when it doesn't unfold smoothly or quickly? You're not alone!In this week's episode, we're exploring why an aligned vocation can still feel uncomfortable or rocky in the early stages. And how to tell the difference between normal growing pains versus true misalignment.I'll also share how I navigated feeling like an imposter and reclaiming my confidence when reality didn't match my expectations. And what I did to course correct and find more ease, joy and flow as I built skills and structured my ideal business model.We'll discuss some key signs that your discomfort may signal just growing pains, not necessarily overall misalignment:You still feel excited by the work itself, just doubting your abilitiesPart of you knows it aligns with your core motivationsThe path resonates, but your approach feels offPlus, strategies to recalibrate HOW you're walking this purpose path in order to feel re-inspired:Examine unconscious expectations around the timelineCheck where you’re using outdated models versus aligning with your own rhythmGet radically honest if this still deeply resonates with your soulEven when you're headed towards your North Star, the journey itself will likely involve some stormy seas, please don't get discouraged!ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite