Finding your footing during a life transition

A move, a change at work, or a shift in a relationship can alter the rhythm of your week. You might feel relieved and unsettled at the same time, especially when other people expect you to have moved on or settled in.

Name what changed

Try finishing three sentences: “I miss…,” “I’m getting used to…,” and “This week I need….” Your answers can be simple. Maybe you miss a familiar routine, are getting used to a quieter house, and need one evening with a friend. Naming the details can make it easier to ask for the kind of support you want.

Choose one thing to keep steady

While other parts of life are changing, a familiar walk, a weekly phone call, or time to plan the next few days can give your week a bit of structure. You can adjust it as you learn what fits this season.

Support from Juniper Path Counseling

Britta Hadden, LCSW, offers life transitions counseling for adults in Rifle and online across Colorado. If you’d like to talk about what’s happening in your life, book through Headway for insurance or private pay.

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