This winter, it feels like we’ve been sick a lot. The flu, sinus infections, more flu, and plenty of colds — all have visited my home, and some stayed a long time. Luckily for my husband and me, our daughter …
If it’s unexpected, what do you mean “prepare” for it? But the truth is, some of our life transitions are things we can guess — at least a little bit. If you’re thinking like Janice about the next decade and …
5…4…3…2…1…Happy New Year! Gone is 2019 and now it’s 2020-a new decade! Partway through the first month. What’s happened (or hasn’t) so far? I’m not good at planning what I want my life to be in a year, three years, …
December is “the most wonderful time of the year”, according to the well known song. Or is it? If you’re experiencing the first holidays after the loss of a family member or loved one, it may seem like a not …
Retirement is a dream for many of us during our working years. “When I retire, I’m going to _________” is something you hear people say. Or, “I can’t wait to stop working retire.” While it’s nice to dream about the …
Life transitions are not all alike. Some you know are coming and can plan down to the last detail. Others arrive unannounced, such as a sudden illness or accident to you or a family member. Others allow you some planning, …
How comfortable are you with change? If a 1 means you do everything possible to avoid change, and 10 means you absolutely love change, what’s your number? For many years, I was a 2-3 on this scale. I’m a planner. …
Divorce is one of the more challenging life transitions, and it’s one many people experience. I’ve watched a few family members and friends in recent years go through this process. Even in cases where my friend was the one who …
Moving into the same space as a couple is, of course, an exciting time. While a good one, this life transition is big because your living arrangement affects your daily flow and has a massive impact on your stuff! Couples who …
Life Transitions. Everyone experiences them, both first-hand and “second-hand”. What do I mean by “second-hand”? It’s when someone you know is going through a life transition and they want you to take some of their stuff. I can speak from personal …