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RESOURCES HUB FOR LIFE TRANSITIONS
7 Strategies to Help You Overcome Your Fear of Career Change
Feeling the weight of fear about a career change? Check out this article for practical strategies to understand and overcome that fear, so you can confidently move forward on your path.
5 Ways to Start Leading with Curiosity
After participating in Baddie Con, I’ve been reflecting on the power of leading with curiosity. In this blog post, I share 5 practical ways to make curiosity a cornerstone of your leadership style.
Reinventing Yourself After Empty Nest
A friend recently asked me how it feels now that I'm an empty nester with my daughter off to college and me on my own in Florida—a decision 30 years in the making. It's a strange mix of freedom and loss, grappling with the reality that hadn't quite sunk in yet. In this blog post, I'll share how we can embrace this major life transition, offering practical tips and insights on navigating this new chapter.
Change Vs Transition
Jamie's decision to quit her job and start a business seemed like a classic bold leap, but the real challenge was the transition—the psychological adaptation to her new role as an entrepreneur. This blog post delves into the often-confused concepts of change and transition, emphasizing the importance of the internal process required to incorporate changes into your life effectively.
Navigating Career and Motherhood
At some point or another, rvery working mother faces this critical question: How can we juggle career and motherhood without feeling like we're constantly compromising one for the other? How do we craft a life that feels whole, not splintered between office and home? This blog post dives deep into these questions, not just with time management tips or negotiation strategies—though those are important—but by exploring the messy, beautiful reality of being a working mother.
Finding and Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood
This blog post delves into the silent struggle of matrescence—Matrescence is a term that describes the physical, mental and emotional transition women endure when they become mothers. Feeling like you've lost yourself and your identity after becoming a mom is normal. Drawing from my personal experiences and those of others, I explore the emotional changes accompanying motherhood and provide strategies for mothers to rediscover and embrace their evolving identities.
40 Affirmations For Letting Go & Moving Forward (+ free PDF)
In this blog post, I’ll share a collection of powerful affirmations tailored for letting go and moving forward. Accompanied by free printable cards, these affirmations act as daily reminders and allies through life's significant transitions, nurturing a mindset attuned to positivity, resilience, and open-heartedness toward the future.
Understanding Life Transitions: Types and Examples
Just the other night, my daughter was drafting college essays, reflecting on her journey, achievements, and challenges. At the same moment, a friend shared her uncertainties about retirement. These contrasting scenarios reveal the myriad ways we navigate life transitions, both anticipated and unforeseen. This post dives into the types of life transitions, developmental and reactive, illustrated with real-life examples, highlighting how they shape our journey, challenge our perceptions, and foster growth.
Why Are Life Transitions So Hard? (And How to Navigate Them)
Recently, a client stepping into a leadership role shared her heart-wrenching journey: 'I’ve worked my ass off for years... And now, finally, a promotion. But instead of feeling overjoyed, I’m overwhelmed.' This universal experience echoes across life's major transitions, from the joy of new beginnings to the solitude of personal milestones. But why are these transitions so hard, even when they mark our greatest achievements?
7 Journal Prompts for Life Transitions & Change
Recognizing the power of journaling as a tool for navigating life transitions, in this blog post you can find seven guided journal prompts. These prompts are designed to help you reflect deeply on your current experiences, emotions, and the personal growth that can emerge from change.
7 Tips for Coping with Life Changes and Transitions
We all face changes and transitions in our lives, whether we choose them or not. Some are exciting and rewarding, while others can be painful and challenging. No matter what kind of change you encounter, it can be stressful and overwhelming, but also an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. In this post, I'll share with you 7 tips that will help you navigate various life changes with more ease and confidence, based on my experience as a life transition coach and my own journey through major life transitions.
The Role of Self-Care in Times of Transitions
The importance of self-care during times of change and major life transitions. If there’s one constant we can bet on in life, it’s change. As a professional woman wearing many hats, transitions can be particularly challenging. The challenge can be even more unique as a professional woman of color. Self-care is at the heart of navigating life transitions with ease and confidence.
Befriending Uncertainty in Major Life Transitions
Strategies for Becoming Comfortable with the Unknown As You Navigate Transitions. Every life-changing event comes with its own set of challenges. Major life transitions are part of our human journey. What's essential is understanding how to navigate the uncharted waters with confidence and resilience.
From Resistance to Resilience: 5 Strategies for Overcoming Resistance and Embracing Change
From Resistance to Resilience: 5 Strategies for Overcoming Resistance and Embracing Change. Change is the one constant in life we all face. But change doesn’t have to be the "dirty" word it’s usually perceived as. When we learn how to overcome resistance to change, we can thrive in the midst of it and come out on the other side with a more fulfilling life.