Change: See Where to Go from Here

 Wow! I am so grateful that you have allowed me to share my insights, inspirations, and influences about change. I am confident that you are no longer afraid of change and are actively seeking it out. With the end of the year and the start of the new one approaching, it’s a perfect time to institute changes in your life.

 Early on in this blog series, I shared the types of changes everyone faces [https://www.lisamcgrath.me/blog/types-of-change-everyone-faces] as well as how ready people are to face change based on information from Dr. Phil McGraw [https://www.lisamcgrath.me/blog/4-stages-of-readiness-for-change-scale]. I am confident you could relate to a lot of what I shared.

 Later in the month, I shared practical information about dealing with specific types of change like divorce [https://www.lisamcgrath.me/blog/divorce-a-change-that-changes-families] and downsizing [ https://www.lisamcgrath.me/blog/downsizing-the-awesome-power-of-letting-go]. These are great examples of types of change and how they can be managed with the right tools and attitude. Change isn’t so much about dealing with it as it is about making the most of it despite its impact.

 One of the elements of this challenge I really love is the impact it has on families. Are you meeting with your family to create a culture of change?[https://www.lisamcgrath.me/blog/make-change-part-of-your-family-s-culture]

Have you helped your kids get set up for success? [https://www.lisamcgrath.me/blog/setting-kids-up-for-success-tips-for-helping-kids-love-change] Helping families embrace change is a game changer and makes resiliency part of their character.

 It was very important to me to encourage you to sit down with your parents and help them make intentional plans for their future.[https://www.lisamcgrath.me/blog/helping-aging-parents-cope-with-getting-older]I hope you met with them and made a solid plan that includes all the important documents and decisions that will make end-of-life changes more manageable. I bet you have seen the importance of taking care of these details for yourself as well.

 Throughout this series, I shared important coping skills and tips that help you manage your mindset and actions during difficult times. Review Letting Go When You Can’t Keep Change from Happening from December 23, 2019 [ https://www.lisamcgrath.me/blog/letting-go-when-you-can-t-keep-change-from-happening] for a refresher. I know it helps to know you are not alone during difficult times of change.

 Finally, I hope you were inspired when you read that you can make your mess a message in a number of different ways. Doesn’t it feel good to know that whatever you or a loved one may go through, it can be used to help someone else on their journey? I know it helps me!

Thanks again for letting me share these important bits of information with you, and I appreciate any feedback you have - any input or insights that will help our tribe be their best at dealing with life changes. That’s what we’re all about: inspiring, encouraging, and supporting one another!

Until nest time...

Cheers!

Lisa

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