Transition is a catalyst for a cauldron of possibility that can lead to quantum change. It can be a time of profound transformation.

- Connie Komack

Our theme quote for this issue is taken from my article, A Transition Coach in Transition, which was published in my Blog on September 24th. In the article, I share some of my own current experience of being in transition - yet again - and what I am learning from it.

Here is another excerpt from that article: Transitions often create anxiety and fear. Fear of the unknown is normal and natural. My clients experience this, and so do I. Having gone through a number of life and work transitions, I now know that - scary as it is - a transition is the best thing that could happen to me, or to you. When you begin to view a transition as an opportunity, rather than as a threat, the fear lessens, blocks dissolve, and great things begin to happen.

What does getting organized have to do with transitions? As I have learned from professional organizers, Feng Shui practitioners, psychologists, and other coaches, a state of clutter and disorganization, particularly in a person who is not chronically disorganized, could indicate that something else is afoot. In my case, it reflects the fact that I am going through some transitions both in my business and in my life in general. Is something like this happening to you?

My mother was an organizer par excellence. Every spring, she would pack up our family for a 3-month move from Florida to New Hampshire, and every August, she would pack us up again for the return trip home. This always included closing one house and opening up another at each end of the summer. Yet when she was 70 and a widow, and was making a permanent move from Florida to South Carolina where she chose to retire, she was unable to get organized or get packed. Why? Clearly, this transition overwhelmed her and stopped her in her tracks, despite the fact that she had willingly chosen this move and despite the fact that she had always been a master at packing and moving.

If you are normally pretty organized, but find yourself in a messy or chaotic situation in some aspect(s) of your life, ask yourself, "What's up with this?" If you find that you are becoming scared, anxious, overwhemed, scattered, disorganized, depressed, or immobilized by a life event such as a major transition, reach out and get support. Today!

For all of us who find that being disorganized gets in the way of accomplishing our goals or being all we could be, I recommend reading this book: It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys by Marilyn Paul, Ph.D. I heard Marilyn Paul speak last week, and found what she had to say extremely valuable. To read more about this book and this topic, check out my Blog article, Getting Organized, which was posted on September 23rd.

On June 14th, I began a one-year experiment on letting go of unwanted and unneeded "stuff" in my life. This includes not only material goods, but also habits, practices, body weight, and intangibles like limiting beliefs and fears.

To see how this experiment is progressing after three months, check out the Blog article, Letting Go Experiment: Month 3. If you're a new reader and haven't been following this experiment from the start, there are other background articles also posted in the Blog.

What do tennis giant Andre Agassi and the poet John Donne have in common?

Hint: It has something to do with success, fulfillment, and support.

This subject is addressed in my Blog posting of September 6th: Success and Fulfillment: What Has Support Got to Do With It?

Are you bored, restless, confused, or unsure of your future direction? Are you longing to create a more fulfilling life and/or career, but aren't sure where to start? Are you entering a new life stage or another type of life or work transition, and feel stalled or overwhelmed? Could you benefit from the guidance of a coach and support from your peers as you sort out your next steps?

If this describes you, the Designing Your Life program is for you! If you know of someone else who would benefit from this program, please pass the word along.

This interactive group coaching workshop series is being offered this fall, beginning in October. We will meet on Wednesday evenings, from 7-9pm, for six weeks, from October 4th through November 8th.

The location is still to be determined, but it will be somewhere on Boston's North Shore, between Peabody and Rockport.

The fee is $275.00 and includes a copy of the Designing Your Life Workbook.

For the most up-to-date information, or to register, contact Connie@ConnieKomack.com. The registration deadline is Friday, September 29th.