I urge you to take the time and space you need to learn yourself and fall in love with her. Be kind to her. Be gentle with her. Give her grace. Celebrate her. On this journey called life, there will be many twists and turns but know that YOU are awesome and YOU are more than enough. When you know your WHY and own your WHO, you are truly unstoppable
Read MoreI have re and re-read the Stephen Covey book -“The 7 habits of highly effective people” and find the habits broadly applicable. After college drop offs last week (2 daughters), this is my take on The “Covey 7 “and the college drop off that empties your nest.
Read MorePlanning for the empty nest is just like retirement planning - you work hard daily and you know you will eventually get there ( retirement / empty nest). You sacrifice and save. You invest in the physical, emotional ,psychosocial, mental and spiritual health of the children. For retirement, you put things in place so it can be enjoyable and comfortable and you plan for decades. You evaluate the lifestyle and location you want post retirement and you make plans to support that desired lifestyle.
So, as a soon to be empty nester( 5 days but who’s counting???…ME) I would like to share these tips.
The day will come faster than you can imagine but if you channel the optimal retirement principles the transition will/could be smoother.
Read MoreChange is difficult ( and there will be tears), but In the spirit of accepting things we cannot change, I am reaching deep to find and focus on the positives.
Here are 12 Things I am looking forward to:
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