U-turns are OK!
I as mentioned in my first post to the 'Everyday Feliz' blog, I started 2013 with reading "Everday Happy: 365 Ways to a better you" by Jenny Hare. Some days the message really hits home and speaks to me, like "I was meant to hear that today." Today was one of those days.
"Changing your mind takes courage, and, when it's the right thing to do, it will make you happy."
I always find it hard to change my mind or back out of uncomfortable situations because I don't want to hurt someone's feelings.
Looking back at my life, I can think of many situations in which I didn't confront issues head on because I was afraid of hurting someone's feeling or afraid of conflict in general. How I wish I would have gone with my gut, and just have spoken up. The longer I waited, the bigger the damage that was done.
I have found that dealing with issues immediately is the best practice in my personal and professional life. Waiting only causes more worry and frustration, and sometimes can make matters even worse.
Today I am embracing this message, u-turns are ok. Life and people change constantly, and if the path you were going is no longer they way you want to go, then it's okay to turn around and go a different direction.
