Archives for Transitions

In the busyness of the holiday season, take time to meditate on gratitude with this quote by Melody Beattie: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity… it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”… [Continue reading] Gratitude turns what we have into enough

Holiday transitions can be difficult. Surviving this holiday season may seem impossible if a change or transition has recently occurred in your life. However, you can trust in yourself. Because of past circumstances where you have experienced success and the skills you have accumulated throughout your life, you are a capable human being. You have… [Continue reading] Surviving holiday transitions

I’m giving thanks for you! Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to read this blog. May your list of blessings be long and your complaints few as you are giving thanks today and in the year ahead. Face life and work transitions with confidence! Let life and work transitions author, speaker,… [Continue reading] Giving thanks for you

Do you fight stigmas or do you suffer in silence? As you go through life, you may face medical conditions or social situations that have some sort of stigma attached to them. More often than not, the stigma is a result of fear—fear of what the disease may do, fear of catching the disease, fear… [Continue reading] Fight stigmas with self-care

Two kinds of stigmas persist in the transitions following life and work changes. These are medical stigmas and social stigmas. Medical stigmas may include • AIDS • Alzheimer’s disease • Cancer • Dementia • Diabetes • Juvenile arthritis • Multiple sclerosis • Any condition or disease that is misunderstood When Ronald Reagan was serving his… [Continue reading] Two kinds of stigmas

In a previous post (“Believe in yourself”), I wrote about the power of believing in yourself during times of change and transition. Believing in yourself and your power to succeed is very real. It is not just a confidence-booster for those who need a crutch during hard times. I speak from personal experience close to… [Continue reading] Believing in yourself—case studies

Life is constantly changing. Few things stay the same. This means that you and those you love will experience many transitions during your lifetime. Always believe in yourself in times of change and transition. Many of the changes you will experience are external. You will have little or no control over them. What you will… [Continue reading] Believe in yourself during transitions

Readers of the Ready To Retire? Successful Retirement Planning To Make The Best Of The Rest Of Your Life e-book talked and I listened to their desire for a print version of the book. Ready To Retire? is now updated and in print! Purchase a copy on Amazon today. Not only will you discover if you… [Continue reading] Ready To Retire now updated and in print

Psychologists and researchers know that attitude can be positive, negative, or neutral. Attitude can be formed by observing our early-childhood role models and seeing how these people handle transitions. Attitude can also be altered as we bring our own beliefs, personality, and preferences into play. No two people will have the exact same attitude about… [Continue reading] Attitude defined

At red carpet events, guests arrive in style, looking fabulous (or their version of it), and hoping to be recognized for their achievements. It’s time for you to arrive in style and be recognized for your new beginning and the bold step it is. In this final phase of transition, you are • Focused on… [Continue reading] Arrive in style