A work in progress!

I don't know if you are like me but it seems like I am faced with a challenge in my life regularly, whether it's a move, the death of a loved one, or even the loss of my better health after an accident. I just moved this fall, as you can see! I've been knee deep in boxes for some time searching for missing utensils, clothing, and office supplies. At the end of each day after unpacking cartons of all shapes and sizes, I was becoming so exhausted I couldn't see right. My body ached all over from the pushing, pulling, and setting things in cupboards. The height of my frustration came during the holidays when I was trying to find a bowl to prepare the snow salad I promised for Christmas dinner. It took an hour and some creative thinking to come up with a plan B when the item didn't show up.

It became clear as the dust settled and January rolled around that I would have to be more responsive to my frustrations during this
Transition. I reminded myself that I was now in a lovely house, in a beautiful new neighborhood. If I didn't pull back and start watching my attitude and coming up with new strategies to get support, I would soon grind my teeth to the bone. This all sounds silly to admit now, but dealing with a boatload of angst isn't unusual for all of us going through major Life Transitions. The reason for all of the frustration we face is that Transitions involve targeted and focused inner and outer work that needs to be observed, assessed, and re-focused.

A new home emerges

For some of you, you'll  notice these same frustrations manifest in January when you are looking for change in the new year. We are all yearning for better things ahead and our resolutions for either a sleeker body or a happier outlook start to kick in. 

Yet, we all seem to stop somewhere between knowing we want change and getting to our ultimate goal. We are in that middle ground of Transition and we just don't know what to do to make our new dreams come true. This place can then become overwhelming, frightening or just plain confusing. It's like we are walking in the muck inside a dimly lit, spooky tunnel.

In my experience as a coach, I know that many of us just don't know enough about ourselves and our strengths to proceed through this unrecognizable space to a new and adventuresome life. This only makes the transition process from old to new difficult and frustrating!

What I want to tell you is that YOU can make a new path for yourself that puts your angst behind you. And you can mine the inner strength and confidence to navigate change right now!

Believe it or not, acknowledging that you are actually stuck or upset is the first step to clarifying what to do next. For some of us, even that step is difficult!! We don't like to admit that things can take us down, like losing a job or being jilted by someone we thought was the love of our life. That realization just does not feel good. All we want in life is to act and feel strong and resilient.

But I want to tell you there are healthier and more positive ways for us to manage these kinds of difficult Transition periods. Each of us can find a unique, self-determined way towards that spectacular light at the end of the tunnel. Life Transitions, no matter how challenging, can be managed with the right kinds of support, whether writing out our targeted thoughts for a few minutes a day or getting professional help from a Life Coach.

That's why I am super excited to tell you about my new adventure! I became so intrigued about how to make Transitions smoother and easier that I took a class precisely about this subject. I'm having a great time and learning a lot! So I wanted to share a quick and easy
idea to help you out. Check out my Managing Transitions Tips column to the left for one way to build up your strengths and resilience arsenal.

Further, taking this class also got me excited to go further with those of you who want to know more about how to make positive life change now!

For more intensive work, I want to provide one-on-one coaching support if you're feeling stuck and overwhelmed. We'll identify what you want, clear the obstacles around you, and put you on the path towards real and fundamental happiness! I'm looking for five committed clients who want to work on making an important Life Transition easier and, yes, even filled with joy.

 While I finish my training in this new aspect of my coaching, I'm offering a special rate for those of you who want to work with me on a one-to-one basis for a month-long intensive Transitions in Life Boot Camp!! I will provide you with techniques, skill building exercises, and strategies on how to master Transitions of all kinds. You will come away feeling empowered with the courage to navigate change with ease and grace. This experience will move you out of a stuck place and into your new groove!! This is such a great opportunity to move forward with your best life!

In this Transitions in Life Boot Camp, you will receive:

1. Personal coaching via four weekly one-on-one calls with me.

2. Weekly email access for all of those burning questions you have about how to make change permanent!

3. You will learn how to clear the obstacles that are getting you stuck!!

I will assist you to move on with new-found clarity and confidence!

All of this one-on-one coaching is only $97 (regularly $388)!!You'll be getting targeted and individualized coaching at 1/4 of my regular hourly rate of $97 per session.

So let's get started today and talk about what you want to change in your life, where you are stuck and what your own vision for a happier life is. Start moving from confused to confident today!

Contact me this week and take advantage of my special rate reserved for the first 5 qualified participants: [email protected].

My Best Wishes for a Great 2015!

Karen