Thriving Through Transitions, Creating New Beginnings w/ Deborah Donenfeld (Ep.9)

Subscribe nowYes, it’s that time of year when we are looking for our New Beginning, to start fresh. We transition into a new chunk of time with the expectation that things will be different. That we’ll make all the changes we want to realize everything we desire.The thing is that change and transitions can be challenging. If it was so easy to create change, most people wouldn’t struggle in life and they’d go through transitions with flying colors.We all know that is hardly ever the case. If anything, transitions are times when life gets even more challenging, when we get triggered, and when we don’t feel so good.And even when we go through transitions we desire—like getting married, having a baby, moving to a new home, starting a new job, or entering a New Year—we can still have a bumpy road.In today’s episode, I have a lovely conversation with Deborah Donenfeld about creating change and how to have our back when going through transitions.In today’s episode, I cover:Why transitions and change can be challengingWhy even positive and desired transitions can come with difficultiesWhat happens when we feel triggered or uncomfortable during periods of changeHow to support ourselves when navigating major life transitionsHow to create change while having compassion for ourselvesHow to move through difficult changes with greater awareness and intentionHow to create a new beginning while honoring the process of transitionYou’ll walk away with a greater understanding of why transitions can feel difficult even when they are changes you wanted and how you can better support yourself as you move through them and create your new beginning.Understanding Why Transitions Can Be ChallengingChange is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it is always easy. We often enter a new period of our lives with expectations that things will be different and that we will finally make the changes we desire.Yet transitions can bring uncertainty, discomfort, and emotional challenges. They can push us outside of what is familiar and trigger reactions we may not expect.Understanding that difficulty is a normal part of transition can help us approach these periods with greater awareness and compassion.When Even Positive Change Feels DifficultNot every difficult transition is something we wanted to avoid. Sometimes the changes we experience are things we genuinely desire.Getting married, having a baby, moving to a new home, starting a new job, or beginning a new year can all represent exciting new chapters. And yet, even these positive transitions can come with a bumpy road.Recognizing this helps us avoid the expectation that a desired change should automatically feel easy or perfect.Having Your Own Back During ChangeWhen we are going through a transition, we may feel triggered, overwhelmed, or simply not like ourselves. These experiences don’t mean that we are failing at the transition.Instead, they are opportunities to become more aware of what we are experiencing and to support ourselves through it.Having your own back means recognizing what you need, giving yourself compassion, and allowing yourself to move through the process rather than expecting yourself to have everything figured out immediately.Creating Change With AwarenessCreating meaningful change requires more than simply deciding that things will be different. We also need to understand what happens within us as we move through the transition.When we bring awareness to our reactions, emotions, expectations, and challenges, we have more opportunity to respond intentionally instead of simply reacting to what is happening.This awareness can help us navigate change with greater resilience and create the new beginning we are looking for.Moving Through Difficult Changes With GraceTransitions don’t always happen in a straight line. There can be difficult moments, unexpected challenges, and times when we question ourselves or the direction we are taking.Rather than seeing those moments as evidence that something has gone wrong, we can recognize them as part of the process.With support, compassion, and awareness, we can work through our edges and move through tough changes with greater grace.Creating Your New BeginningA new beginning isn’t simply about leaving the past behind or becoming a completely different person. It is about navigating the transition in front of us and intentionally creating what comes next.When we understand that change can be challenging, we can prepare ourselves for the process instead of being caught off guard by it.We can give ourselves permission to experience the difficult parts while continuing to move toward the life and experiences we desire.Listen to the episode with Deborah to explore how to create change, have your own back during transitions, and move through life’s big changes with greater compassion and grace.Hope this information serves you and helps you get on the path to your Successful Relationship and Meaningful Life.MENTIONED INSIDE AND MORE1-Pg Downloadables:Relationship Collaboration SystemWatch our related videos on our: Youtube channelABOUT OUR GUESTDeborah Donenfeld is the owner of Photosynthesis Coaching and a life coach specializing in supporting people in midlife who are starting over. She has been coaching for over 12 years and moved into this niche when her own life was turned upside down and she found herself navigating several big and painful changes all at once.Deborah coaches from the heart and compassionately helps her clients to work their edge and move through tough changes with grace.You can find her at PhotosynthesisCoaching.com.Gift from Deborah30-45 min Complimentary ConsultFind her on Social:Instagram | LinkedInDISCLAIMER: This content is meant to support your Journey and not as a replacement for professional assistance. Additionally, the ideas and resources provides by our guests are their ideas and recommendations alone and not necessarily a reflection of mine.For additional support contact us.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~STAY CONNECTED:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X | Pinterest Get full access to Love Movement at lovemovement.substack.com/subscribe