Archives for Transitions

Change or transition? In “Change: external, visible, tangible events occur before transitions”  and “Transitions: slow emotional adjustments after change” I discussed the difference between change and transitions. Part of a successful transition is recognizing a change has occurred and a period of transition must follow. Are you up to the task? Look at these scenarios… [Continue reading] Quiz: change or transition?

Transitions are slow, emotional adjustments after change. A transition is also internal, invisible, and intangible. You will need to re-examine your roles, your values, and your self-understanding, as explained in “Elements of life transitions,” before you can let go and create space for something new. Give yourself time to work through these transitions. Here are… [Continue reading] Transitions: slow emotional adjustments after change

Change is a normal part of life that occurs before transitions. Although it can happen quite quickly, it may also be years in the making (your youngest child leaving home, your retirement). It is external, visible, and tangible to you and those around you. Learn to recognize the characteristics of change so you can make… [Continue reading] Change: external, visible, tangible

A successful transition—at work or at any stage of life—includes the following five steps. If you incorporate one or more of these behaviors into your thoughts and actions daily, you will also be building resilience for future changes and transitions. 1. Avoid blame placing You may or may not have done anything to bring about… [Continue reading] Steps to a successful transition

Take a moment to think about the many people who have crossed paths with you during your lifetime and the very few who have made a lasting impact. You can be a profound influence, just like the family, friends, and mentors on your list. I am in a position to influence those I counsel and… [Continue reading] Be a profound influence

Are you looking for inspirational quotes for new beginnings? In my previous two posts on The Ending and The Fertile Void,  I shared some of my favorite quotes for navigating those time periods in a transition. New beginnings are the third in this series. It’s a long journey through The Ending and The Fertile Void.… [Continue reading] Inspirational quotes for new beginnings

I have written about the transition period that follows change. In my last post, I shared inspirational quotes for the first stage of that transition period. In this post, I want to share inspirational quotes for the fertile void. The fertile void is a nebulous space, a neutral zone, between The Ending and A New… [Continue reading] Inspirational quotes for the fertile void

When I began my teaching career, inspirational quotes for challenging situations were a love of mine. This wisdom from those who had gone before me helped me grow and mature as I incorporated them into my life and work. My collection of quotes was especially meaningful because I first taught in the same school I… [Continue reading] Inspirational quotes for challenging situations

Do you have the skill of patience? Psychiatrist Judith Orloff, writing in 2012 for Psychology Today, said in her article The Power of Patience, “Patience doesn’t mean passivity or resignation, but Power. It’s an emotionally freeing practice of waiting, watching, and knowing when to act.” The art and skill of patience requires strategic behavior to… [Continue reading] The art and skill of patience

Do you have patience with yourself and others? Being patient can help you through life’s transitions. If you have read elsewhere on this blog or Web site, you know I write about Life and Work Transitions. That sounds uncomplicated. Everyone experiences changes in life. You adjust and move on. It’s not that easy when suddenly… [Continue reading] Patience: get more for your next transition