An offering of Deep Breath Network
the art of zigzagging
A psychologically grounded approach to professional change for adults who feel stuck, constrained, or uncertain about the path they chose.
You may be here because something in your work no longer fits.
From the outside, everything may look stable or even successful. But internally, there may be restlessness, fatigue, or a quiet sense that your interests and goals have shifted.You may feel drawn toward something new, but unsure what to do with this feeling — or hesitant to disrupt what you’ve already built.This is a common and deeply human experience.Most of us were taught to choose a path early and follow it forward. Yet many career paths do not unfold in a straight line.The Art of Zigzagging offers a structured approach to navigating this process with clarity and steadiness.
A simple premise
The Art of Zigzagging is based on a simple premise: you do not have to know the answer in advance.Instead of waiting for clarity before taking action, this approach helps you design small, intentional experiments.
These experiments allow you to:• Explore new directions without destabilizing your life• Learn from direct experience rather than speculation• Reduce the pressure to make a single, permanent decision• Build confidence through exploration and experience, not guessworkThis process allows important insights to emerge gradually and honestly. Direction becomes easier to recognize — not because you forced an answer, but because you gave yourself the opportunity to discover one.
Workbook Self-guided
The Art of Zigzagging
The Art of Zigzagging Workbook offers a structured way to begin exploring new directions.Through a series of guided reflections and exercises, it helps you identify areas of interest, design small experiments, and learn from what you discover.This workbook is designed to be used slowly, over time. Nothing needs to be decided immediately.
Workshop Live OnlineThursday, April 30, 2026
9:30am Pacific Time
Intro to Zigzagging
This workshop provides a supportive, structured environment to begin exploring new directions through small, intentional steps.You do not need to have a plan. You only need a willingness to explore.During our time together, you will:• Learn a practical approach for navigating professional uncertainty
• Identify potential directions worth exploring further
• Design a small, contained experiment aligned with your interestsYou will leave with greater clarity about how to move forward, without needing to resolve everything at once.
***Participation is limited to 12 people to preserve a thoughtful and supportive environment.
about
I developed the Art of Zigzagging framework through years of supporting therapy clients navigating career uncertainty, and through my own nonlinear professional path across multiple fields.In both my clinical work and personal experience, I observed that clarity rarely arrives before movement. It emerges through willingness to engage in courageous experimentation and reflection.This approach offers a psychologically grounded alternative to the pressure to “figure everything out” in advance. It provides structure for moving forward while allowing direction to unfold naturally over time.— Desiree Aspiras, LMFT
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