A Season of Transition
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By Karen Focht, MA, LMFT
As I sit here at the office during my first week back from maternity leave I can’t help but reflect on life transition and what this can entail. These days there seems to be so much expected from us in life such as family, work, and even self-care. I personally find it easy to rush through transitions and new stages in life with little time focused on reflection. Life demands can easily take over and leave us feeling turned upside-down when a new season of life is upon us.
As I approached the end of my maternity leave with my sweet baby boy, friends, family, and colleagues often asked me if I was ready for this time to end. What I quickly realized was that although I was ready to come back to work, I had spent little time reflecting on this transition. I mean, how hard could it be? I had already done this once over 5 years ago. I should have this down! When I started researching the topic of transition I completely resonated with what I came across. This includes allowing for realistic timeframes and expectations, accessing a supportive environment during a time of change, creating a new routine and allowing for self-expression. Sometimes we just need to let go of what was in order to truly embrace what is today. This is something I am now focused on more than ever as I settle back into seeking a work/life balance. Here are some articles I found to be helpful through my process of transition!
Keys to Handling Life’s Transitions