The In Between

I'm in a big transition. One of those that people either dread or look forward to, but most likely a combination of both. One of those milestones that gets mentioned along with graduations, ne jobs, weddings, babies, etc. I am a new empty nester, as you all know because I talk about it incessantly!

But transitions show up in all shapes and sizes. The ending of summer and the ushering in of fall is a transition. Some are monumental and obvious like the ones I mentioned above. Others are quieter, invisible to the outside world, yet just as powerful: the moment you realize your priorities have shifted, when you decide to stop seeing yourself through an old lens, or when you finally let go of a belief that has been holding you back.

Why is it so hard?

• Our brains crave certainty, so uncertainty feels threatening.

• Even “good” change is stressful (psychologists measure positive life changes like marriage or promotions as stressors).

• We confuse discomfort with danger and try to escape too soon.

I used to call myself a Life Transition Coach, then I dropped the "transition" from my title. But when I boil it down to its essence - this is the work I do. This is what I aim to provide for all of you - a transition from who you were/are to who you want to be. I applaud you all for making the choice to be here.

Every transition carries with it a before and an after—and between those two is the messy, uncomfortable middle. That “space between no longer and not yet.” It’s where we feel both the loss of what was and the uncertainty of what’s ahead.

So this week think about what you are becoming through the work we do together. Are you still in the messy middle? What do you need to move through it?

Journal Prompts:

• What transition am I currently experiencing—big or small, external or internal?

• What makes this moment feel like a “before and after” in my life?

• What am I leaving behind in this transition (roles, routines, identities, beliefs)?

• What am I gaining or moving toward?

• How does this transition show up in my body—energy, tension, or restlessness?

• What emotions are present for me right now? (loss, excitement, fear, relief, hope)

• How much of this transition is visible to others, and how much is happening privately within me?

Affirmations:

• I can hold uncertainty without needing all the answers.

• The in-between is not wasted time—it is fertile ground for becoming.

• I am safe, even when the path is unclear.

• Transitions shape me into the person I am meant to be.

• I trust myself to navigate this season with grace.

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New Member Benefit:

Join me in The Reflection Room, a weekly journaling accountability group every Wednesday at 7am. Come as you are—pajamas, coffee, and all—for a gentle check-in, a journaling prompt (or bring your own), and quiet writing time. No camera required. Just a supportive space to stay consistent, reflect, and keep drafting your life forward. Hope to see you there this week, and every Wednesday morning at 7am at this link (my personal zoom) HERE

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Save the Date!

I am in the planning stages for our first annual planning retreat - Draft Your Year with Pencil and Purpose! Dates are January 22-25, with a Thursday evening arrival and departure Sunday morning. This will be for members and other guests (known by either me or a member). I'm tentatively planning to include breakfast, lunch and snacks with dinner on your own (as long as the location has options). Cost is to be determined and will depend upon the number of participants. I want to book a house in the fall and will be looking to get confirmations and a deposit by then. Stay tuned!

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Office Hours:  Office Hours for September will be on Wednesday, September 17. This is for Editor's Circle Coaching Members as well as any Guided Revision Coaching Members who would like to touch base between scheduled coaching appointments. HERE is the link to schedule a 30-minute slot

The Weekly Draft: happens every Sunday evening at 7pm at this link. Come prepared to reflect on the past week and draft the upcoming week. It is meant to be a heads down, co-planning time, with me being available to share strategies and/or answer questions. Join me HERE

The Reflection Room: happens every Wednesday morning at 7am. Come as you are—pajamas, coffee, and all—for a gentle check-in, a journaling prompt (or bring your own), and quiet writing time. No camera required. Join me HERE