Let’s get personal….
The past two months have been a challenge for me. Several major life changes are in progress at the moment (i.e., moving, jobs, etc.) that both terrifies and exhilarates me. As a result, I’m racking up heart palpitations and quite a few teary moments as I stare down the coming year (and then some).
Why isn’t “stressful“ included in the phrase, “Change is scary.”?
I’d never thought of adding the adjective until the changes in my life started to snowball. I wish I would have. I wish we, as a society, would, because the phrase is too easy to disregard. Foolishly we assume those who fall prey to this mindset and mantra are being overly sensitive. We gloss over their minor stresses that build around them and how they impact their daily lives. Nor do we acknowledge the hints of self-doubt that accompanies every action they make regarding their future.
These building blocks of stress climb higher and higher until one broken piece topples the whole pile. And then what?
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I’m a sensitive gal, and an introvert to boot, which means keeping my emotions bottled up is kind of my default function. However, I’m determined to keep a cool head and positive outlook on the life events barreling toward me. It’s not always easy, but acknowledging the times I feel scared forces me to pause and think on the source of the fear, find it, and conquer it one step at a time.
Around this time of year, resolutions are being made, and future plans set in stone—but I’m not quite ready to commit to such things yet.
In lieu of the widespread New Year’s resolution trend, I’m taking a detour. Instead of looking forward, I’m taking a hard look back. Below is my 2019 Year In Review. It helped remind me of my favorite memories, reflect on accomplishments that meant something more to me, or simply brought a smile to my face.
You can download my 2019 Year in Review as a blank PDF below to fill out yourself!
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Change is stressful. And scary. And thrilling.
I’m thankful to have a supportive partner to weather the worst of my uncertainties. I sincerely hope if there’s a major change(s) in your life that you have a support system to lean on too. If not, I encourage you to fill out the 2019 Year in Review to see your successes on paper. After you’re finished, think briefly ahead to 2020 and pick one thing to get excited about. Keep that excitement kindled in your heart, and let it ignite others!
For me, it’s the release of Lunaria and the end of A Soulmark Series. Though it’s bittersweet to know the series is over, I take comfort in knowing it has already sparked a new beginning for another.
xxx
Rebecca