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71: 5 Tips to Help You Thrive Your Next Transition

September 16, 2019

After moving 9 times to 3 different countries and 7 different cities, experiencing both homelessness and unemployment, Daniel and Christina are professional transition-makers. In Episode 71, Daniel and Christina share 5 valuable tips that will help you thrive during your next transition. Whether you are considering switching schools for your children, moving to a different city, or changing jobs, their hard-earned insights will help you and your children take the next step to a better future.

In This Episode, You Will Hear About:

  • How the Enneagram can help you understand yourself, your spouse, and your children more in the context of your decision-making
  • The importance of purposely slowing down during your time of transition
  • Why you shouldn’t make your decisions based on fear
  • What role grief plays in your transition

Resources Mentioned During the Episode:

  • Check out Enneagram Episode 69: Enneagram and Communication Styles  and Episode 70: Resolving Conflict with the Enneagram 
  • Listen to Episode 34: The 5 Most Stressful Transitions No One Talks About
  • The Next Right Thing by Emily P Freeman is a wonderful book to help you discern your next steps and decisions
  • Want to find out more details about our transition and decision-making process? Read Daniel’s articles on The Most Important Question When Discerning Your Next Steps and The Difference Between an Opportunity and a Calling 

Quotables & Tweetables:

  • “Timing and making the decision are two different variables.” – @imbetweenshow
  • “Be led by love and not pushed by fear.” – @emilypfreeman
  • “Trust God with your future and with your family.” – @imbetweenshow
  • “Take the time to both grieve and celebrate. They can happen simultaneously.” – @imbetweenshow

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Ever wonder why we turn to quick fixes when we’re stressed or exhausted? In Episode 197 of the IMbetween Podcast, @chris3janssen explains that numbing behaviors like reaching for sugary treats or alcohol provide immediate relief but often at a significant cost. 

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Just like a garden needs the right conditions to thrive, so do our minds. It’s about adjusting our surroundings to create supportive spaces for everyone, especially our kids. 🌱📘 

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