So far, I’ve shared with you what Leaning OUT means. Now, let me clarify what it does not mean.
If you choose to Lean OUT:
- it does NOT mean you’re lazy
- it does NOT mean you don’t care about your job or your coworkers
- it does NOT mean you judge others who choose to Lean In
- it does NOT mean you’re ungrateful for your education or your opportunities
- it does NOT mean you don’t care about finding professional fulfillment
In my case, Leaning OUT does mean:
- I care more about my family than I do my job (isn’t it weird that I feel guilty for saying that out loud?)
- I’m not motivated by money or titles
- I have very clear priorities and boundaries and I hold firmly to them
- I say “no” to things that aren’t important to me and I decide for myself what’s important to me
- I make room in my life for unexpected joys
- I’m true to who I am, not to who others think I am
Monica Leaning Out 