Setting daily intentions proved to be critical to my well being. It also made for a much more efficient and less stressful move. Oftentimes, I would set an intention to be productive and check off a few things on my to do list. When I was feeling overwhelmed, I would set an intention to feel calm which usually entailed taking deep breaths throughout the day.

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.

There are a number of tools that I am using to get through any transition. First, I always remember the why. I am doing this for family and I’m doing this for me. Second, I set an intention every day on how I want to feel and what can I do to get me there.

Our lives are noisy with decisions we have to make and daily stresses big and small. On top of that, we are bombarded with what’s happening around us - the world at large - and not all of it is good. The outside world piles on more stress and distractions. So how does one get past the noise so you can focus on what’s needed to manage your life?

Most of us have gotten in our own way at one time or another. The culprit is fear - fear of judgement, fear of failure, fear of rejection - and the list goes on. I can attest to the fact that I have experienced this more than I care to admit. Getting in my own way has led me to live a small life. It’s certainly a safe existence AND it’s not enough.

I so enjoyed being a guest on Betsy Bergman’s Simply B Well podcast where we talked about switching careers, a calling to be of service and how coaching can help you figure out what’s next as you age. Take a listen!