Gemotions

The walk down the hallway to the new office felt like a marathon. Her legs felt heavy. She wanted to turn around, to go back to the familiar comfort of her old desk. But the words of her boss, the promise of promotion, echoed in her ears.

The door to the new office seemed like a chasm she had to cross. The thought of new responsibilities, of learning new skills, felt overwhelming. Her carefully constructed routine, the source of her stability, was gone.

She swallowed hard and reached for the doorknob.