Transitions can hit harder than expected. You get through the big push whether it’s a move, a deadline, or some intense life shift and then suddenly it all catches up with you. The to-do list might be done, but your body and brain haven’t caught up. That space between pushing hard and moving forward again? That’s where the real reset needs to happen.
In this Wise Walk, we’re talking about what it looks like to come down from that kind of high gear. It’s not always graceful. Sometimes you're overtired, undernourished, and just plain spent. But there’s a lot of value in recognizing that and giving yourself space to pause. This episode is about acknowledging the effort it took to get here, noticing what needs rebalancing, and slowly stepping back into a rhythm that feels sustainable. Because rest isn’t a luxury, it's part of the process.
When was the last time you felt burnt out, totally drained, or came off a big life change, crisis, or intense mission that left you with nothing left to give?
When you're on the backside of that finish line, how do you acknowledge what you just accomplished and give yourself space to recover, heal, and reset?
What are the ways you acknowledge the effort you just put in when you’ve gone all in on something that mattered deeply to you?
Do you take time to celebrate how far you’ve come, even if the journey wasn’t perfect or the final stretch got a little messy?
Are you allowing yourself a transition period to reflect, recover, and reset before diving into the next big thing?
As you look ahead, how do you feel about this next chapter or current transition?
What are some ways you can create focus or intention so you feel better as you move forward?
Are you allowing everyone to reset and regroup during this transition time?
As you take on big projects or navigate major life changes, I invite you to be patient with yourself. Give yourself plenty of grace, and extend that same grace to those supporting you. We’re all doing the best we can, especially in times of transition. I’ll talk to you next Thursday, so be sure to tune in!
In this episode:
[04:51] One of the patterns I've noticed with myself is when I'm on a mission to get something done, I get an adrenaline high.
[05:35] I try to acknowledge this, because I also know I have a hard time downshifting.
[06:02] There's a period of transition for me from go-go to absolute recovery mode.
[07:38] I'm glad I took time to acknowledge what I had accomplished and have a celebratory evening. I also knew that I was too tired to do anything else.
[08:46] Acknowledging how far you've come and what you've accomplished is huge.
[09:07] It's also important to acknowledge what you want to reset on.
[10:32] There's a transition period of acknowledging the effort put in and then getting back into a routine that sets myself up for success.
[11:53] I'm going to rebalance by prioritizing sleep, nourishment, hydration, and saying no.
[12:57] I'm also going to try to re-establish my routine with my family and my two German Shepherds.
[13:52] We are cocooning and getting back to basics.
[15:19] As you work through whatever you've accomplished, take the time to notice what the family is doing and going through. Allow time for everyone to reset and rebalance.
[16:12] The hard thing about this move is that I'm imagining more than one location and also unknown locations.
[17:49] Sometimes we have plans with the best of intentions and they don't always work out the way we intended. That's okay as long as we acknowledge and accept that.
[18:16] Another strategy I use is finding one thing that I can do today that will make me feel 1% better. Playing frisbee with the dogs will help me feel 1% better.
[20:23] I invite you to be patient and give yourself grace when you take on big projects.
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