Do you feel meh about your career? Do you wish you could change careers? Do you wish you had studied something different - prepared for a different career? While there are a lot of resources to help someone navigate career - books like What color is your parachute?
Can you recall a time when you found yourself “getting lost” in something that brought you joy? It could be something simple or something more extravagant. Either way, you most likely felt a little more connected to your sense of Self. You may have even reflected, “I feel more like myself” as you engaged in whatever you were doing. This is very important information that can be used at times when we feel more disconnected from Self.
As the New Year begins people often make New Year's Resolutions. Exercise more, eat better, travel more or join a gym. Some research indicates that 43% of New Year's resolutions are "broken" or ended by the end of January (Note 1). Perhaps you long to make some changes in your life and you didn't make a resolution but inside you have some thoughts on some changes you want to make. Perhaps inside you want to change careers or want to develop new friends or hobbies. Perhaps you feel stuck in your life situation and feel powerless to make changes
The Gift of Validation What are you noticing within your system as we approach the holiday season? Perhaps there is some anticipation of extended time and space to more intentionally relax and connect with loved ones. There may also be some trepidation about what those relational dynamics may look and feel like. Grief in its many forms can manifest as well. Whatever you notice, before, during and after the season, know that all of it is welcome. You do not have to feel a certain way around the holidays, even though there may be expectations (familial and societal) to do so. You have a choice.
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