The Aftermath of Change
In the spirit of talking about change, I want to discuss the aftermath. With change comes adjustment (as we discussed before), and with adjustment comes a transition period. Some transitions can be seamless, depending on the situation. On the other hand, some transitions can be a little tricky. I'll be speaking from personal experience to address the latter option.
I've made a major life change at the beginning of the year that has been really exciting! I knew that the transition would take a chunk of my time, however I didn't allot quite enough time to transition, adjust and recover... And it showed. I attempted to jump right back into my regular routine on the heels of this life change as if it wasn't a rather significant change. As the days passed, I became increasingly tired and my personal responsibilities began to pile up. In response to what felt like a mountain of priorities, I became very anxious. I noticed that I was incrementally more agitated in moments that normally inspired and/or motivated me. At this point, I knew that everyone else couldn't be the problem - it had to be me. Once the week passed and the weekend came around, I made a very conscious decision to eliminate activities that weren't absolutely necessary. I made rest and recovery my priority and said no to whatever didn't align, no matter how badly I wanted to please someone else. I came to the conclusion that although things weren't going quite as I planned them, all things were unfolding in divine timing. Ironically, my affirmation of this happened as I was expressing my frustration. I received something that made me feel like my efforts were paying off. I took a moment to recognize this achievement - and then I continued venting my frustration until I moved on to the next item on my to-do list (I share this to affirm that it's okay to acknowledge and sit with your feelings, as long as they don't take control of the situation/moment).
I've been receiving a few messages that all share the same idea that I'm about to share with you. Trust in the vision you've been given, even in the midst of chaos and/or discomfort. Regardless of how it may look or feel in the moment, we must remember that every obstacle is just a challenge to overcome and moves us closer to our desired outcomes. During the recent changes in my life, I've been able to maintain a positive inner dialogue, give myself grace and be kind to myself. The combination of all three of these actions are proof that even in the moments where I was frustrated and/or upset, I still trusted the process. I appreciate the time and trials I've gone through to make it to this point, and I hope that as you go along your personal journey that you appreciate these moments too. These are the moments that define who we are and who we become.
