Embrace Change: Navigating Life's Transitions with Goodness Chick
Episode Overview
Reflecting on transitions can reduce anxiety. Practice 'brain dumping' to organise thoughts. Balance planning with flexibility for smoother transitions. Talking things out can help process emotions. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
Life is too short for life to just be grey and muted and grainy.
Erin Lawler Patterson, affectionately known as The Goodness Chick, brings a unique blend of humour and wisdom to the podcast 'Prepping For Transitions'. With her background as an addictions counsellor and parent coach, Erin takes listeners on a journey through life's inevitable changes. As she sips coffee on a balcony overlooking the picturesque Couture Bay in Montenegro, she reflects on her own transition from a high school substance awareness coordinator to exploring new horizons.
Erin shares her thoughts on how we often face transitions unprepared, letting them happen without reflection. She advocates for the practice of 'brain dumping' – jotting down feelings and expectations to make sense of the chaos in our minds. It's like giving your brain a chance to breathe, she says, and reduces stress and anxiety. With anecdotes from her own life, Erin emphasises the importance of finding balance between planning and flexibility.
She likens life's transitions to sailing, where adjusting your sails can lead you to unexpected yet rewarding destinations. Her candid advice is to talk things out with trusted friends or simply write them down, making the invisible visible. This episode is not just a guide to handling life's changes; it's a call to embrace them with open arms and an open mind.
Erin's infectious energy and genuine compassion offer comfort and encouragement, reminding us that while transitions can be daunting, they also hold the potential for growth and self-discovery. So, whether you're starting a new job, moving house, or facing any kind of change, Erin's insights might just help you find your footing. Ready to add a splash of colour to your life's transitions?