I have a hard time with transition and change. I tend to always look for a place to anchor, and to stay. But that is not how life happens. I blogged at the conclusion of 2017 and 2018 and shared some of my learning in years of transition, hard decisions, surprises, challenges, and celebrations. 2019…
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Strategy #6: Gather Heroes
I have always planted myself in whatever community I reside in and surrounded myself with the women that make up that community. I never did it intentionally or with forethought, I just sought out relationships with the women nearby. And I am an introvert. The combination of the two means that I ended up with…
Strategy #2: Settle In But Don’t Settle
As I think back over my life thus far, I can honestly say that I felt present in most instances. Due to my sensitive nature, I have an overactive sense of what is going on in the moment or during a period. Often that awareness affects my countenance, mood, energy, reactions, and daily movements. As…
Strategy #1: Keep Your Toe in the Water
Leading into my 50th birthday, I reflected a lot on my life and where I currently find myself. I was asked about six months ago, what would you tell your 30-year-old self? What decisions would you change? I responded, “I would not change any decisions I’ve made.” I made them at the time with thought…