The Transition Process
Transitioning is the process of ceasing to live in one role and starting to live in another.
We're born, grow up, and enter the adult world in a role consistent with our expectations about the way things are. Then something happens. You get laid off, face a health challenge, have an emotional event ,or even a spiritual awakening.
Then, nothing seems as it was before. You feel out of place, disconnected from the anchor that your previous life had provided. Whether you know it or not, you have just started the transition from your old life to a new one -- and it follows these stages:
- Denial - When you are confronted with a major work or life change, it is natural for your body and psyche to react by entering an initial state of denial. You may feel numb and continue to do things the way you have always done in the past, even when this is no longer appropriate.
- Resistance - once you recognize that you are in the midst of a major life transition, the next common reaction is resistance triggered by fear, anger, or confusion.
- Exploration - This stage begins with the acceptance that, "This is where I am," and "This is what I have to work with." The focus here is to discover what opportunities might exist in your new reality. As you begin to see and pursue new possibilities, hopefulness, excitement, and momentum begin to take over.
- Commitment - In order not to remain stuck in an ongoing analysis of endless possibilities, it is important to identify and commit to a vision and a path so that you can move on.
Instead of wallowing in the fear and uncertainty that can keep you stuck, Transition Coaching is design to help you move through these stages quickly and deliberately, resulting in a plan you can pursue immediately.
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