[thedealmaker]

I have been through this transition as well. I actually moved from a big city in the U.S to small city in the middle of Europe. I am just about to emerge on the other side with a new venture with funding already lined up. I have been where you are; making multiple adjustments and feeling like it's all temporary. Anyway here is my advice. Embrace your new position as a new adventure and put as much as you can into doing the best work you can. Doing good work is a positive feedback loop that sneaks into other areas of your life that maybe lacked attention during your extreme focus on your start up. This time is a gift to your life as a human being. Additionally, unplug from the start up scene. One, it's not going anywhere and when you are ready you will find your place in the market. Also at the moment it can only cause you confusion about your current position or choices and perhaps pain or envy. However don't mistake that advise with not reflecting. Please do take time to reflect on your past venture and the mistakes that were under your control and accept the learning from them. Hell you paid for them already, right? Especially key in on the moments or decisions when you let your instincts be overruled due to doubt, lack of knowledge, board members, co-founder, etc. This helped me find my "signpost" internally and led me out of the fog an into my best self again. If you withstood the pressure of a start up then you can push though this phase of your life and into the new. Good Luck!