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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. PHASES OF TRANSITION
Endings
Neutral Zone
New Beginnings

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

6. RECLAIM YOUR POWER
Attitude

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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