The Transition Cycle Part 4 : Go for it!

At the end of a career or life phase, we can't imagine ever feeling renewed and energised again. This final stage in the transition cycle is when you have the energy to 'GO FOR IT!' You are ready for a new start.

You notice definite shifts in your energy. You might even be challenged by everything you want to achieve. Risk-taking increases together with renewed confidence.

You have the energy and drive you need in your personal life and career. Your confidence rises as you try out new things. You experience a sense of fulfilment. Perhaps you are starting a new life stage, embracing being single again after divorce or carving out a new path in your professional life.

Anything feels more possible now.

The results you want to achieve in the 'GO FOR IT' phase are reaching your goals and enjoying the experience of success again. You may be redefining what success means to you. You might notice that what you thought was 'success' was based on other people's expectations or opinions. Change changes us. In the GO FOR IT phase, we realise that we need to shed parts of our old identity. Our values and priorities about what is important in life may have changed. We might decide to put more time boundaries in place to prioritise our new projects and goals.

Here are some tips for navigating the high-energy 'GO FOR IT' phase:-

• Explore new networking groups and professional organisations

• Find ways to improve time management skills

• Block out 'time to think' space in the day

• Pay attention to your work/life balance and course-correct