If there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that life will throw us curveballs. 

No matter whether your curveball is a major event or just a bump in the road, change can feel like standing on shifting sands. 

That’s why I’m so excited to feature this beautiful guest blog from the brilliant Robyn Harris. 

With warmth, wisdom and practical tools, Robyn offers a compassionate guide for navigating change with confidence. 

Her words are a gentle reminder that even in life’s messiest moments, we can find clarity and strength. So, pop the kettle on and enjoy this empowering read.

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Change is an inevitable part of life, yet it often feels unsettling – especially when it arrives unexpectedly. Whether you’re navigating redundancy, stepping into retirement or returning to work after maternity leave, it can feel like the ground beneath you has shifted. 

But change doesn’t have to mean fear or uncertainty. It can be an opportunity to grow, redefine yourself and step into a future which feels aligned and fulfilling. 

Here’s how you can embrace change and move forward with confidence:

Acknowledge the Transition

Change often comes with mixed emotions – excitement, grief, fear or even relief. Allow yourself to experience and process these feelings rather than pushing them aside. Journaling, talking with a trusted friend or working with a coach can help you explore what’s coming up for you.

Reframe the Narrative

As Wayne Dyer said: ‘When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.’  So, instead of seeing change as something happening to you, try shifting your perspective: what if this change is happening for you? Ask yourself:

• What opportunities might this bring?
• How can I use this as a fresh start?
• What strengths have I built that will help me navigate this?

Listen to Your Body’s Wisdom

Big transitions can trigger stress and self-doubt. Pay attention to how your body responds: tension, fatigue or overwhelm may be signs you need to slow down. Simple grounding techniques, such as breathing from your diaphragm, taking off your shoes and socks and connecting with the earth beneath your feet or a short walk in nature, can help you stay present and ease anxiety.

Get Clear on Your Next Steps

Feeling lost? Start with small, simple steps and repeat them often to build new, more supportive habits. Create a vision for what you’d love your future to look like – perhaps using a vision board to help bring this more into focus for you. Then break it down:

• What’s one step you can take today?
• Who or what could support you?
• What skills or strengths do you already have that you can build on?

Taking action, even in small ways, helps rebuild confidence and momentum.  Often we think of our challenges as being Big, Scary and Painful and therefore assume addressing them will feel even Bigger, Scarier and More Painful.  Research has shown it’s the small steps, taken on a regular basis, which help us move forward.  Keeping things simple, and making them fun where you can, will help.  And don’t forget to look back once in a while to see how far you’ve come and to celebrate these wins.