Making a new beginning means letting go of the past and moving forward into the future. Almost 60 nations celebrate their independence day in the summer months, marking a new beginning and a break from their past. Perhaps you, too, need to assert independence before you move forward. Before making a new beginning, you also… [Continue reading] Before making a new beginning
Freedom from the past
Without freedom from the past, it’s hard to move on. You have to find a way to let go of life as you knew it before a change occurred. Only then can you successfully transition to something new. Otherwise, you will be controlled by your past and not be able to exercise your freedom of… [Continue reading] Freedom from the past
10 ways to let go gracefully
Let go gracefully and your next life or work transition may go more smoothly. Even though it is hard to do, “letting go”—when done well—can make all the difference in your end results. In fact, if you don’t let go gracefully and in a healthy way or you refuse to let go at all, it… [Continue reading] 10 ways to let go gracefully
Life and work transitions logo
My team has been working behind the scenes to create a Life And Work Transitions logo and Web site in response to changes seen in my professional life. Many of my coaching and therapy clients are several decades away from retiring instead of close to retirement age. They are focused on transitions such as •… [Continue reading] Life and work transitions logo
Positive changes
Positive changes and negative changes both occur in our lives. Both must be faced in order to move forward in life and work situations. Positive Changes Positive changes are usually within our control and rarely necessitate difficult transitions to accommodate them. If you are having a child, you have nine months to prepare. If you… [Continue reading] Positive changes
Characteristics of change: how to make yours positive
The following are all characteristics of change. Change can be • Positive or negative • Under our control or totally out of our control • Abrupt or it can occur over a long period of time • Routine, life-altering, and everything in between • Easy to deal with or tremendously difficult • Short-lived or extremely… [Continue reading] Characteristics of change: how to make yours positive
Resilience produces successful transitions
I am living proof that resilience produces successful transitions. However, building resilience and completing transitions both take time and persistence. When I transitioned from being a high school guidance counselor to being a professional counselor and independent business owner, I had the necessary skills and training. I was persistent, and I was devoting my time… [Continue reading] Resilience produces successful transitions
Resilience
Resilience, according to a dictionary definition, is the ability to adjust to change or recover from adversity. From a transitions perspective, resilience is the ability to learn to respond to changes in life or work circumstances—and there will be many of these throughout your lifetime—and move forward, building on your past successes with the transitions… [Continue reading] Resilience
How to protect a relationship during transition
Do you know how to protect a relationship during transition at work or in your life? Instead of focusing on circumstances or on what your partner isn’t doing right, focus on how to protect your relationship and keep the connection between the two of you strong. Ideas To Protect A Relationship During Transition And Strengthen… [Continue reading] How to protect a relationship during transition
Transitions affect relationships
Transitions affect relationships, causing them to change with time. No matter how long you’ve been with your partner, you will have experienced some sort of transition and, with it, a change in your relationship. You both are different people than when your relationship began so the ability to change and grow is not only good… [Continue reading] Transitions affect relationships