Going Through a Transition? Time to Seize the Opportunity |
You’ve just retired, or your youngest has just gone off to college. Or, unfortunately, you’ve just lost your job or gotten divorced. You’re transitioning from a previous chapter in your life, filled with its own routines and patterns, to a yet-unformed new one. A sense of loss—grief—may come with it, as well as anxiety over what’s next or new beginnings. Some people struggle—stuck in their grief or unsure of their identity—while others simply march ahead, continuing on autopilot, without a rest.
But this time of transition also brings an opportunity—to slow down, step back, take stock—before a new set of routines and habits replace the old ones. It is one of those rare times when a paradigm shift in your priorities and how you run your life is possible. Here are two of the common ones to consider:
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