Have you ever wished for and/or received support during one of life’s transitions (going to college, getting married, having a baby, starting a new job, moving, dealing with life-threatening illness or the loss of a loved one)? Do you know how to provide that same encouragement to family members, friends, and colleagues going through their… [Continue reading] Support during life’s transitions
Archives for Transitions
Recognize transitions
I talk, write, and coach individuals and groups about life and work transitions so you would think I would be quick to recognize transitions going on around me. This is not always the case. It wasn’t until my husband and I began talking over dinner about all that was going on in our extended families… [Continue reading] Recognize transitions
Ways to avoid the pitfalls of loneliness
You may be facing one or more of the pitfalls of loneliness. In an earlier post about the loneliness epidemic, I defined loneliness as a state of being isolated, solitary, or without friendships and companionship. You can experience loneliness when you • Lose loved ones through death or divorce • Are married to someone who… [Continue reading] Ways to avoid the pitfalls of loneliness
Loneliness by generation
Let’s look at loneliness by generation. First a refresher course on those pesky generational labels: • Born 1945 or before: Silent generation • Born 1946-1964: Boomers • Born 1965-1976: Gen X • Born 1977-1995: Millennials • Born 1996 and later: Gen Z The silent generation is experiencing loneliness many of us cannot imagine. The death… [Continue reading] Loneliness by generation
Loneliness epidemic
Do you feel lonely? You are not alone. In fact, you may be part of a loneliness epidemic. However, before you panic, let’s distinguish between being lonely and being alone. Loneliness is defined as a state of being isolated, solitary, or without friendships and companionship. It is far more than being alone, and it is… [Continue reading] Loneliness epidemic
Routine ruts
We all have routine ruts. These are the things we do automatically like brushing our teeth and driving to work. Whether due to habit or long practice, routines even keep us from having to think too hard when fixing meals or performing home maintenance and repairs. However, you do occasionally re-examine your approach when the… [Continue reading] Routine ruts
Stuck in a rut? An exercise to get you unstuck
Are you stuck in a rut? You are not alone. This happens to most people at least once in their lives. To prove it, I’d like to share my own “stuck in a rut” story. I began running in my early 20s. I joined a running club in my hometown and used running to stay… [Continue reading] Stuck in a rut? An exercise to get you unstuck
Make a connection with your partner during transitions
During times of transition, the ability to make a connection with others—especially your partner or someone you love—may be the deciding factor in whether or not you make progress and maintain momentum in the pursuit of your dreams. Here are specific tips to get you started on the right track. Communicate clearly Share your hopes… [Continue reading] Make a connection with your partner during transitions
How to keep dreams alive
During any life or work transition, it is important to keep dreams alive. Dreams give us hope and incite us into action. They add color to our existence and, when shared, they also add richness to our relationships. Keep dreams alive during the planning phase of your next transition. Don’t get so caught up in… [Continue reading] How to keep dreams alive
Intentions: why you need an end to create a new beginning
By now, you have probably experienced both success and failure with New Year’s resolutions. If you look closely, the ones that succeeded are often the ones where your intentions were not only good, they marked the end of something. This allowed for a new beginning. If your intentions are not well thought out, it’s easy… [Continue reading] Intentions: why you need an end to create a new beginning