Thriving Through Transition

Times of significant transition visit each and every one of us throughout the course of our lives, often many times over. Whether we are initiating a change in service of manifesting our vision or life is delivering a totally unexpected detour, our journeys are filled with experiences that ask us to let go of the old and allow space for something new. Given this reality, it serves us enormously well to be clear about what helps us to travel through the "in between place" with less stress and more ease.

If you tend to feel trapped on an emotional roller coaster ride in the face of transition, I want you to know that there is another way. You absolutely have the capacity to be grounded in your life, no matter what the external circumstances may be. Furthermore, you don't need to settle for just surviving or tolerating transition. You are meant to thrive. For support with embodying this energy, ponder the following tips.

1. Take generous care of yourself. Please note I said generous! Lavish self-care serves as a strong foundation for managing stress, and times of transition, even the most welcome ones, involve stress Therefore, try giving extra attention to the following self-care practices: proper sleep, nourishment and exercise; be patient and compassionate with yourself and others; ask for help when needed and allow others to support you; honor your feelings; soothe your body, mind and spirit with deep breathing, laughter and play. How do you do with pampering yourself? If you are noticing neglect in this area, what will it take for you to shift?

2. Design a healthy relationship with your fear. During times of transition, it is natural to feel uneasy when you are immersed in the unknown. The fear is simply a signal that you are outside of your comfort zone. The good news is this means learning and growth are on the way! Create space for experiencing your fear, knowing that you are not your fear. You are so much bigger. Remember that what we resist persists. So be in the flow vs. going against the current. Allow your fear to be fuel for growth. How do you see yourself engaging with your fear, or not? And what is the impact?

3. Nurture your capacity to trust the journey. What helps you to trust, especially when it may feel like everything is turned upside down? Since transitions can challenge our sense of being grounded and secure, it is invaluable to have a solid personal foundation that reinforces your trust that all is unfolding just as it is meant to. It is about letting go of any resistance, coming from a place where you are clear about what you can control and when it is time to let go. When it comes to evaluating which is called for in your life experiences, how aware and accepting are you?

4. Balance the big picture with the baby steps. Hold the vision of where you want to be as you move through your transition while still being fully present to where you are now. Avoid the unnecessary stress and overwhelm associated with getting ahead of yourself. By taking it one step at a time, you will be empowered, effective, and much more at peace. What supports you with striking a balance between living in the NOW and planning for the future?

5. Stay curious and savor the lessons. While transitions come in countless variations, one thing is a constant. They always come with lessons, and sometimes they are life-altering. If we commit ourselves to fully embracing the opportunities for transformation that come with transition, we can actually discover bountiful blessings where we least expect to find them. How receptive are you to receiving these gifts? What is your level of curiosity amidst chaos? Trust that transitions offer phenomenal lessons if we are open to the teaching.

As f final note, I encourage you to take some time to recall the many transitions you have been through up to this point in your life. It may be that during some of them you were wondering how you were going to make it through, and here you are. Have you ever taken the time to consciously acknowledge and celebrate your success with transitions? If not, please do so. Celebrate who you are and who you are becoming. Reveal the golden nuggets of learning and richness. You can then be inspired by your own history. And the next time a transition feels daunting, you can call upon this awareness of your true capacity for embracing the journey. Go ahead..astound yourself.