5 Steps To Help You Transition Like You Own It

Its always the case, life happens and all of sudden we are transitioning from something...again.  Here are 5 things to remember as you move through transitions:

1) You are not alone in this transition process.  Ask yourself:

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• Who are those in your support network? (Family, Friends, etc.)
• What can you do to put yourself 'out there'? (Activity groups, Sports/Fitness, Classes)

2) Envision what you want to become from what you learned. Reflect on:

• When I am happy, what creates that in me?
• How can I grow from this experience? 
• What are three postive emotions/actions that this transition can bring?
• Who do I want to be after I grow through this?

3) So this happened...Now what? Moving from middle ground numbness:

• What am I passionate about?  How can my passions connect me to the next step?
• Who or what (without any limitations) do I want to be next for me?
• Create a plan - List three things you will do in the next two weeks to move forward.  (Write an affirming letter to my past self, start a gratitude journal, workout once a week with a friend).

4) Move from numb to awesome. Create a detailed list of goals.

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• List out 2 to 10 goals that are reachable in the next three months pertaining to what's next for you.
• Act on those goals each day in some small way and tell your support system about those steps.  They can be your accountability partners.

5) Remember - change is normal, evolving and is part of our lives - Embrace it don't fear it

• Increase your support network - Support change for others
• Share your growth
• Express gratitude at every possible moment

Relationships, work, friendships, family...You name it - transition is part of the process - LIFE, LIVING and GROWING.  Your choice can be to love the process and look forward to the person you are becoming. Happy Transitioning!