Sometimes I have a client who is really stuck. Stuck in the grief of a transition from a career ending or feeling like it is going nowhere, or a relationship ending or being stuck in the confusion of which way to turn. Sometimes it is perfectly fine to stay there and keep putting one foot in front of the other, other times you need to do something to shake things up. You don’t want to set up camp and stay wallowing in the chaos and turmoil and yet you don’t want to act too quickly when what you really need is to take stock of the situation and let the next best path emerge. Only you know the difference. Well, maybe you and a trusted Coach or confidant who can help you to see where you are.
“Chaos is the primal state of pure energy for every true new beginning.” – William Bridges
Making a transition is an inside out job, William Bridges’ work with corporations is very effective at helping professionals and teams understand this process. He explains that change happens to us, while a transition is how we process it internally. If you understand this then you can help yourself and your team move from stuck to thriving, and know that it is all in perfect timing.