One critical part of the transition process is acknowledging and giving due thought to the fact that your life looks and feels different from the one you had before. We often go from old to new and skip this step. We then wonder why we feel a bit off balance. This may sound strange but we don’t allow ourselves to grieve what once was even if we are excited about the change.

We often use the words “change” and “transition” interchangeably. Although they are related concepts, they have distinct meanings. So let’s talk about the difference between the two…

Change refers to a specific event or situation that is different than what came before it…

Transition, on the other hand, is the psychological and emotional process that one experiences in response to change…

My last few posts have been about managing a big transition so it is all too apparent that it is taking up a lot of brain space. I was even reluctant to mention my move again. Frankly, I am sick of talking about it.

Here’s the thing…it just takes time to adjust and talking about it helps. And yes, you’ve heard me say this before but boy am I proof of how it works.

So let’s recap. First, acknowledge that you are having a tough time to yourself and to anyone who will listen. Second, think about…

I have come to realize a few things that help me make any major transition whether it is relocating, finding a new job, changing careers or any number of transitions.