The leaves have turned, the air is getting brisker by the day… a new season is certainly upon us. For me this fall, there’s been more than just a change in temperature on the horizon, and I’m here to share some thoughts on it.
In the past few months, I’ve moved to a new apartment and started a new job, and my mom sold our house and moved from my hometown in Maine down to Cape Cod. These were all changes that I have been extremely excited for, and I personally find change energizing, but having so much happen at once definitely hit a bit harder than I expected. I felt like I was in a bit of a limbo period for a bit, which tends to lead to my slightly sacrificing my health in some areas. I could feel myself slipping back into less healthy eating habits, and was (and still am) struggling to maintain a normal sleep schedule – but that’s okay! It’s all a part of the process and I’m excited to get back on track now that I’m fully in the swing of things.
A few notes on this new chapter – my new apartment is wonderful and bright and airy and spacious and I’m living with two of my best friends. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. But having been used to having a space to myself and being within walking distance to nearly everything I needed, it’s still an adjustment to a living style that I’d grown accustomed to. My new job is quite honestly my dream job, and one that I’ve been pining for since I graduated. I am so so happy to be starting this new chapter in my career, and it couldn’t have come at a better time, but joining a new department comes with the stress of proving yourself on a new team, making new connections, and getting ramped up in a completely new space. I’m so excited for my mom to live closer to me in Boston and to make trips to the Cape, but I miss my house and having a place for my friends to all get together when we’re home.
I think it’s normal to have these conflicting thoughts, and as you know, I’m a big believer in focusing on the positive. I’m fully confident that my life is moving in the right direction, so it’s worth it to have those feelings of discomfort at times. I just wanted to give a reminder that no matter what’s happening in your life, it’s okay if it isn’t always easy to adjust to new situations. Let’s all remember to give ourselves time and grace in transition periods – even if we’re just talking about the transition to winter that will soon be upon us. It’s certain to pay off in the long run, and I can’t wait to see what we all accomplish. ☼
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