A Journey of New Beginnings Relax…Embrace Change A Journey of New Beginnings

THE NECESSITY OF CHANGE And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk to it took to blossom. -Anais Nin

CHANGE VS. TRANSITION Change is a one-time occurrence: we change jobs, change clothes, change living arrangements. Change is a shift from one person, place or thing to another. Transition is the ongoing process of dealing with a change. Transition is letting go of how things were and embracing how things might become.

PHASES OF TRANSITION Endings Neutral Zone New Beginnings

THE 4 P’S OF EMBRACING CHANGE Power Perception Perspective Possibilities

RECLAIM YOUR POWER Attitude

“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” Maya Angelou

Understand PERCEPTION What’s Your Vantage Point? Internal Influences Family Upbringing Past Successes/Failures Age and Values External Influences Communication Level of Trust Timing

Determine what is actually changing GAIN PERSPECTIVE Determine what is actually changing Decide what is really over for you Distinguish between current losses and old wounds Identify your continuities

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES Take time out Use this time as an opportunity to take stock Look at yourself creatively Consider your possibilities in a new light

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