It’s 6 am, and your alarm sings that annoying song.

Time to get up and start another workday.

Or is it?

You smash the snooze button, pleading for five more minutes of precious sleep, under warm covers shielding you from a cold, cruel world.

It’s now 6:05.

Five more minutes, you beg. The snooze button gets pushed—again. You’re dreading the day ahead, full of commuting, office politics and unfulfilling work.

At some point, you spare the alarm and you trudge out of bed, dreading another day of misery.

And wondering when you’re going to pull the trigger and make the move you’ve been yearning to make.

So let's talk about that morning battle. It's not just about leaving a warm bed. It's about facing a truth that's been keeping you awake at night: you've outgrown your current career.

That snooze button becomes your best friend and worst enemy. Every time you press it, it buys you five minutes of comfort.

But what does that cost you?

Just like those extra minutes in bed, staying in a job that no longer fits feels safe – until it doesn't.

We tell ourselves stories to justify staying put. "I'll start looking when the economy improves." "I need more experience first." "What if I make a change and fail?" These stories are like those blue blankets the cartoon character Linus carries—comforting but ultimately holding us back.

Every day you wait is another day of hitting that metaphorical snooze button on your career. The comfort of familiarity can be deceiving. It whispers, "Stay here where it's safe. Stay where you know what to expect."

Yet deep down, you know you're capable of being more. That nagging feeling you feel isn't wrong—your inner wisdom, your inner knowing, is trying to wake you up to new possibilities.

Think about it: How many times have you second-guessed your instincts about your career? Maybe you've thought about asking for that promotion, or switching departments, or even starting your own business. But then that voice of doubt creeps in, telling you to wait, to play it safe.

This is what I want you to know: You already know what you need to do. That restlessness you feel isn't just job dissatisfaction—it's your potential knocking on the door, asking to be let out.

Rather than fighting against yourself, work with yourself. Start small. Take one tiny step today. Maybe it's updating your resume, reaching out to a mentor, or simply writing down your career goals. These small actions create momentum, and momentum is your best friend in career transitions.

You might be surprised to discover that some of those things you've been told were "wrong" about your approach to work might actually be your unique strengths. Your different perspective, your innovative ideas, your unconventional approach—all of these could be exactly what your dream role needs.

But the key is to stop waiting for perfect conditions. If you're waiting for the perfect moment to make your move, you’re going to continue hitting that snooze button. The time to start is now, even if you're not quite sure where you'll end up.

Here’s some inside info: Career transitions aren't about having everything figured out. They're about being brave enough to take that first step out from under the covers, even when it's cold outside. They're about trusting that you can handle whatever challenges come your way.

Tomorrow morning is coming.

The alarm will go off again.

When it does, ask yourself this:

Am I ready to stop hitting the snooze button on my career?

Your future self will thank you for getting up and getting going today.