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Transitions, Good and Bad

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The one constant in life is continual change. Some we can plan for, some we can not. Some anticipated transitions are exciting such as a new promotion or upcoming nuptials; some are as a result of a dark period in our life, or unpleasant events.

During these periods it can be difficult to sort our thoughts into useful workable ideas. Even fabulous transitions are stressful to us. We get stuck in a less than useful thought pattern. It can often be helpful to have someone to talk to during these periods. Not necessarily to receive advice (although seeking outside advice can be a good idea at times), but to help you find your own solutions. Solutions that work for you where you are today. An executable plan.

Consider a Professional Coach. We are trained in assisting self-discovery, and are solution and goal oriented. There is nothing like a game plan and a flashlight to find your way out of the dark weeds into a hopeful tomorrow!

Kim Croft, The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, MS, MBA, CPC, CCHt

Transitional Coaching

Reflection on Priorities

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One day in reflection I realized I had fallen into a habitual thought pattern, believing I wanted a particular thing in a very particular way – and had dearly desired it for years to the point of distracting myself to misery whenever I saw it elsewhere, but not for me. Upon further examination I found that not only had the time for that particular thing in that particular way passed years prior…I no longer even truly wanted it.   Something that had been on my top 10 list, an idea of intense focus and emotion… What happened?

I had fallen in love with the idea of a feeling and what would produce that feeling without realizing over several decades my values, life plan, personal beliefs; and what I really wanted at this time of my life had so markedly changed that the object of my focus not only would not have resulted in realizing that feeling, I would likely be unhappy with it.

Habitual thought patterns can be a driving force in one’s life. I’m glad I took the time to reflect. It caused me to reassess that which is really important, and discover my true motivators in my life now. What gets me excited to get up in the morning? I discovered it is now something entirely different.

Have a Flexible Plan B

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Last Tuesday the universe reminded me it’s a good idea to have a flexible plan, even better, a flexible plan B.

This week I was really looking forward to my first Cha Cha dance class. When I arrived I discovered class had been cancelled. 

So, while I drove around Orlando locating the studio where the Salsa classes are on Friday (so I dont get lost LOL), I was able to listen to an IMDHA virtual meeting about generative change, which I would have missed in Cha Cha class.

In addition I was able to make some network connections, and get the information on the HEA meeting last weekend.

Even though the telecon ran a little over I was still able to get a little unrushed shopping done.

Not only was tonight NOT a loss, it ended up being an asset to me.

This is such a metaphor for life in general. Have a plan “B”. Don’t obsess over it, but make one so you know, in the future, if needed you’ll have one.

Kim Croft, the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, CCHt.