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Mid-Year Reflection: Empowering Women in Transition to Thrive

Already June, the mid-point of an eventful year in world history. We could be forgiven for getting distracted from our own dreams and contributions. But I want to call you back bring your vision in, right into yourself because truly all great change starts within.

When we set goals and make plans we don’t always know what life will throw at us because as Susan Jeffers says, “Life is what happens when you’ve made other plans.”

So, taking time to regularly reflect, re-assess, and renew those goals is hugely important. And what better time to spend some time out of the headlong rush than at the halfway point.

 Transitions can be challenging, whether from college to work, taking a promotion, retirement, having a baby, menopause, moving house…Life changes constantly and sometimes we get stuck in a mindset of threat or dread when often, transitions offer us exciting opportunities for change and growth.

Reflect on the First Half of the Year

We can engage the more creative thinking side of our brain by taking three steady, deep breaths and taking a few moments to focus on our sense of grounding by feeling our feet on the floor, the contact points of our body with the chair and putting any thoughts gently aside.

Let’s explore the first half of the year without any value judgement – just see what is.

  • What have you already achieved so far this year?
  • What challenges have you faced and how have you overcome them?
  • What lessons have you learned?

 Reassess Your Goals and Priorities

Depending on the circumstances and challenges presenting themselves in the first half of the year we may now need to adjust your original goals – Remember if we don’t bend, we break. 

Imagine that you are talking to a loved one or best friend about their goals – how would you speak to them? Make sure your self-talk during this phase of navigation is equally positive and supportive.

Let’s reassess and adjust your goals:

  • What’s working for you and moving you in the direction you want to go?
  • What does not seem to be helping or is throwing you off course?
  • Write all those ideas down however way out they seem. What are the constraints? Try mentally removing a constraint and think what you might do without that. How can you modify to achieve it anyway?
  • Reprioritize based on current circumstances and desires.
  • Circle the idea that excites you most or moves you towards your goal.
  • What one thing will you do to make that happen tomorrow. For example, if you’re going to the gym before work, set the alarm and lay out your clothes and shoes ready.

Renewal and Rejuvenation

As you move through any transition period are you looking after yourself properly? Do you celebrate every win, however small?

If you’re struggling to fit in longer periods of meditation, mindfulness or exercise, try this, it’s just as good to drip feed nurturing activities throughout the day.

  • Incorporate mindfulness and meditation into daily routines. You don’t necessarily need half an hour! Try this, every time you drink or eat something – concentrate on the temperature and taste in a very focussed way clearing your mind of all thoughts.
  • Engage in physical activities that promote your health and well-being. Leave your desk at lunchtime and take a short walk. Put on a record and dance for three minutes. Sign up to a local fitness class or walking group and make it a date in your diary.
  • Doing it yourself does not mean doing it alone. Connect with supportive communities or groups and boost each other along the way.
  • What is your celebration ritual? Gift yourself time to read, a coin dropped in your shoe fund, or a new haircut. Don’t forget to celebrate your wins.

A Final Word.

Transitions are a journey towards a new reality that we are creating for ourselves, and like all journeys they can be a mixture of excitement, trepidation, delay and frustration. They can also be wonderfully satisfying and full of great memories. You don’t have to travel alone, it’s okay to draw on support to get there and working with me as a coach is a proven way to succeed.

As we enter the second half of 2024 embrace the new plan you’ve made. The past is gone, the future is unknown, but you can pave your way with what you choose to do now.

What will you do today?

My small group and 1-2-1 coaching programmes are specifically designed with women in transition in mind.

I am offering an amazing 30% off all programmes booked over the summer to get the second half of the year off to a great start.

Contact me today!  Long days and a more relaxed pace make a great time to invest in your personal growth and make the change to where you want to be.

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