Saying a proper goodbye

For Tweddell, the key message is about taking ownership – however things have ended. There will always be something that crops up to remind you of your old role, but how you choose to deal with that is completely within your control. ‘Saying goodbye in a positive way is part of it. Write a heartfelt and meaningful letter to your old self or your previous company, saying things such as “I really enjoyed our time together” and give thanks for all the experiences the role gave you. If you present yourself with that narrative then, actually, any memories that pop up will be happy ones, and you can move on.’