It can be daunting to make a significant life transition such as changing jobs. It’s completely normal to feel unsure and hesitant about whether you’re making the right choice.

There are a few steps you can take to make this transition smoother for yourself.

• Take some time to reflect on your values, priorities, and goals. Think about what you want to achieve in your career and how this job change aligns with those aspirations.
• Try talking to someone you trust, such as a friend or family member to gain a fresh perspective on your situation. Seek out someone who has changed careers successfully and ask them what made it work.
• Book time with a therapist. Counselling for life transitions can provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns about this transition. It’s okay to seek support and guidance as you navigate this important decision and it’s vital that
  you can talk through some of the thoughts you don’t feel you can share with people close to you.

Grief can be a difficult and unpredictable journey, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by it at times. Your feelings are valid and understandable.

Sometimes the simplest gesture can set off a memory that leaves you feeling like your loss was only yesterday.

It’s important to prioritize self care, as grief can be exhausting both physically and emotionally. Taking even a short walk or getting outside can give you the moment you need to process your feelings. Talking about your feelings with someone who understands can help you feel less alone and can provide a safe space for you to process your emotions.

Life transition counselling can be particularly helpful in managing grief, as it provides a dedicated space for you to explore your experience and emotions. A therapist can help you develop coping strategies and offer tools to manage the ups and downs of the grieving process. Additionally, therapy can help you identify any underlying issues that may be contributing to your grief.

Healing from grief is a process. It’s okay to take the time and space you need to navigate your emotions, and to seek support you need.

You did it! You had a baby. It might have been years of infertility, or the inability to carry a baby to term but you made it through the to the other side – and now it’s hard. Harder than you thought it would be.

The transition into parenthood can be a challenging and overwhelming time, and it’s okay to struggle with adjusting to this new role.

The effects of having a baby on a woman’s body, mind and her relationship with her partner as well as herself, can feel overwhelming. Not to mention that fatigue that compounds the issues. The feelings of guilt and
overwhelm you’re experiencing are not uncommon, and they will likely change over time as you adjust to your new role as a parent.

Often after having a baby, it can feel like our personal identities disappear. We need to create an intentional way of being in our new role as a mother, as well as who we are as an individual and partner.

Life transition counselling can be a valuable resource in supporting new parents through the transition into parenthood. We can help you navigate the complex emotions and changes that come with this new role, and can provide tools to help you manage other challenges that may arise.

Adjusting to parenthood is a process and it’s okay to take the time and space you need to navigate this transition.

Feeling confused or uncertain during a period of change is completely normal. Even when we actively choose a change, it can still be challenging to adjust to new circumstances and find our footing.

There’s a few steps you can take to help you work through your feelings:

• Give yourself time and space to process your feelings. Allow yourself to feel all of the emotions that come with this transition, whether that be excitement, fear, confusion, or anything in between.
• Try not to judge or criticize yourself for feeling this way – instead, approach your emotions with curiosity and openness.
• Seek out support from friends and family, a support group, or a therapist. Talking to someone who understands what you’re going through can help you gain perspective on your situation, as well as
  provide a sense of validation and connection.

Therapy can be helpful during a period of transition, as it provides a dedicated space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and identify any underlying fears or concerns that may be contributing to your
confusion. Additionally, therapy can help you gain clarity and confidence in your decision-making process.

Navigating a period of change takes time. It’s okay to feel uncertain or confused along the way. With patience, self-compassion, and support, it is possible to find your way through this transition and emerge stronger on the other side.