Transitions,and,New,Beginnings DIY Transitions and New Beginnings
When starting a new work at home business it is very easy to become consumed by it. We spend so much time trying to get the business up and running that we may end up becoming burned out and lose our motivation. There is so much to learn and Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in
What makes change so troublesome?One reason is that we make a faulty assumption that we know the future and that change creates an unknown future. Now we all know that we really cannot predict the future but that is an assumption that is operating here. What makes transitions hard for many people? The transition is not treated as a new beginning. It is not viewed as a wide open future full of possibility. Because of the link to change, transitions are often forced upon us. These are the crises that arise when major circumstances in our life disrupt our balance.What if instead of avoiding transitions we created them by going after a life we want now?New Year's resolutions are an attempt to do just that, to reach a goal that you want in your life as a new beginning. But as we all know most New Year's resolutions fail. This is in part due to creating a goal on top of and within the same mindset or perspective. Another reason for failure is having an insufficient structure for success.How do we disrupt the faulty assumption that we know the future? How can you create a beginning from the middle?Creating a successful transition1. Start with a new beginning. Create a new perspective in which to view the issues at hand.2. Within the new perspective, create a structure for success. This structure for success includes a clear picture of the goal fulfilled, a clear action plan, and an accountability structure.Most transitions (and other changes for that matter) are best done with the support of others. Coaching is a powerful method to accomplish desired changes and successful transitions. Coaches are trained to work with people to explore and choose new perspectives and an assist their clients to create a structure for success.Inquiries (A coaching process to gain insights about your self and situation and deepen your learning)What are some of the transitions you are currently undergoing?Are you dealing with them as change or new beginnings?
Transitions,and,New,Beginnings