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Leah Jayasanker
is a freelance writer who loves all things fashion and beauty.
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 As
summer approaches, your daily routine takes a turn. You might
walk home from work on a warm day, take a run on the lake
instead of the treadmill and/or take a trip to an exotic oasis.
For some, warm weather brings on life changes, a new baby,
a wedding and perhaps a move. Relocating to a new city for
most people is a very stressful time in one’s life. If you
have children or pets it can be even more hectic and uncertain.
Personal and Professional Life Coach Adrienne Coleon offers
her expert advice on how to ease excess stress to make a move
a success.
1. Envision the best. Before moving, take some time to visualize
your new home and exactly how you would want it. Imagine how
your new home looks and how you feel in it in full detail;
the energy it brings you, the warmth, how it feels to wake
up in the morning, and what your bedroom is like, what’s on
the walls, etc.
2. Be curious. Genuine curiosity always leads to interesting
paths. Get really curious about your new environment and the
people around you. Enjoy the novelty and mystery of this new
place. With authentic curiosity, you’ll develop a natural
respect and fascination for the unknown—a great perspective
to take during such a big change.
3. Known your inner “gremlin.” Big changes often
invite our insecurities and inner gremlins to pop up. This
is an inner critic of sorts that taunts us with negative thoughts.
Get really curious about whatever inner gremlin you have,
as it’ll most likely show up to protest the move—and
your happiness in some way.
4. Begin a morning practice. Periods of transition call for
you to be especially connected with yourself and your goals.
Before, during and after the move, start each day by setting
aside at least 20 minutes that are 100 percent dedicated to
you. You can spend this time meditating, journaling or reading;
the goal is to check in with yourself and set your intention
for the day. A morning practice also brings a level of consistency
to your day, which helps to root you during a period of change.
5. Get rooted. Moving can sometimes make us feel uprooted,
disoriented and in turn, powerless. You can counter this and
get your power back by focusing on feeling rooted and grounded.
Try this quick exercise to help you get rooted (this can take
15 seconds or 15 minutes): Sit with your feet planted firmly
on the floor and breathe deeply. Focus on the sensation of
your feet against the floor and imagine roots attached to
each foot, plunging down to the earth, through the ground
and soil as far down as possible. Notice how connected you
are to the earth and the energy in your feet and legs, and
how grounded and powerful you feel.
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Adrienne Coleon works with her clients to develop a
clear and concise process of enjoying both their personal
and professional lives. She encourages her clients to
work in reaching their full potential with any challenge
they face, focusing on stress management, relationships,
self awareness and how to create a balanced life. Email her for more info.
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