I’ve written many times about change and managing change in the workplace. And while I have an understanding of the steps, this change is personal and significant as it impacts almost every aspect and relationship in my life.
Background: my husband’s job was relocated to Alberta. Being older, I was able to take an early retirement, albeit reduced, and my husband continues to work. He will not be able to retire at 55 and will work until 60 years of age.
Current situation: we are in a downtown rental unit in Alberta with the goal to find a house as quickly as possible.
The plan: embrace this change as an opportunity to grow and develop. I’m consciously trying new things and incorporating healthy choices and creativity into every day.
The execution: I anticipate that this blog will be about the execution.
For example, in my first week here, I joined a hot yoga studio. I haven’t practiced or had yoga instruction for a long time - close to 10 years. Regardless, I put on my yoga pants, walked over to the studio and signed up for a one month introductory offer where I can go as often as I like. I’ve been going 6 days a week.
Doing something creative each day is more challenging. Typically, I find making meals is an enjoyable and creative process but not in this rental unit’s kitchen. Instead, I bought some knitting needles and relearning how to knit. I knit as a teenager, but that was a long time ago.
So I’ll let you know how things are going…
Next post: hot yoga. What I’ve discovered.
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