

Ever feel like you're stuck between who you were and who youโre trying to become?
Transitions can feel like getting lost in a fog without a GPS.
Hereโs the truth though: That fog is exactly where the magic happens.
In this weekโs edition, weโre peeling back the layers on what it really means to navigate transitions and uncover who youโre becoming.
Itโs messy, complex, and not Insta-perfectโbut it's where the real transformation lies.
๐ฑGrowth isnโt pretty. Itโs you, sitting in your own mess, deciding what to keep and what to burn.
Best Finds from the Week:

๐ฅ Youtube Video: โDr. Jordan Peterson: How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Pathโ (Huberman Lab): We all have competing "personalities" within usโurges, drives, and emotions vying for control. Set a clear aim, reframe challenges as adventures, and practice integration.
๐ Article: "The Art of Transition: How to Anticipate and Handle Change Well" (Medium): Plan actionable steps, including consistent communication, addressing concerns upfront, and fostering a mindset of intentionality over reactivity.
๐ Short Read: โWe Asked a Psychologist About What Happens in Your Brain When You Change Your Mindโ (Vice): Align decisions with your core values. Slow down, gather diverse perspectives, and write down pros and cons to clarify your thinking. Build habits that encourage deliberate choices over impulsive ones.
Deep Dive - 3 Ideas & Tipsโฆ

1๏ธโฃ Big Idea #1: Transitions are your brainโs โconstruction zone.โ
Neuroscience reveals that during transitions, your brain enters a state of heightened neuroplasticity. This means itโs more adaptable than usual, creating new pathways for learning and growth.
1๏ธโฃ Little Idea #1: But construction zones are messy for a reason.
Just like a construction site, the work your brain does during transitions isnโt supposed to look neat.
Those moments of doubt, confusion, and frustration? Theyโre signs your brain is rewiring itself for the new you.
1๏ธโฃ Practical Tip #1: Practice โName It to Tame It.โ
When you feel overwhelmed, identify what emotion youโre experiencing (e.g., โIโm feeling anxious about the unknownโ).
Naming your feelings reduces amygdala activation, allowing your rational brain to take charge. AKA less unnecessary loss of control.

2๏ธโฃ Big Idea #2: Transitions arenโt detoursโtheyโre the main event.
We often think of transitions as something to โget through,โ but theyโre where the real transformation happens.
Research shows that embracing the discomfort of change can lead to increased emotional resilience and problem-solving skills.
2๏ธโฃ Little Idea #2: The process is the point.
When you stop rushing through transitions and start leaning into them, you unlock deeper levels of self-awareness.
The growth doesnโt come after the transitionโit happens inside it.
2๏ธโฃ Practical Tip #2: The โPause & Reflectโ Journal Exercise:
At the end of your day, jot down:
One thing that challenged you today.
One thing you learned about yourself because of it.
This simple exercise helps your brain connect the dots and spot growth in real-time. Basically, youโll be able to navigate it a bit more meaningfully.

3๏ธโฃ Big Idea #3: The person youโre becoming isnโt waiting at the finish lineโtheyโre being built right now.
The identity youโre stepping into doesnโt just โappearโ once life settles down.
Youโre actively shaping it with every choice, reaction, and habit you cultivate during the transition.
3๏ธโฃ Little Idea #3: Small choices = Big shifts.
Your future self is built in the tiny, often overlooked momentsโlike how you respond to setbacks or whether you prioritize rest in chaos.
3๏ธโฃ Practical Tip #3: The โ1% Betterโ Rule:
Each day, commit to one small action that aligns with the person youโre becoming. It could be as simple as drinking water before your coffee or sending that one scary email.
Over time, these micro-actions compound into transformation and BOOM youโre a different person in action.
๐Youโre not finding yourself. Youโre just peeling away the parts you thought people wanted.

Coffee Chat Questions โ๏ธ
Whatโs one small moment or decision during a big life change that shaped who you are today?
Who do you feel like youโre becoming right now, and what excites (or scares) you about it?
Whatโs a time you leaned into uncertainty instead of resisting it, and what did you learn?
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๐ช The person youโre afraid to become is probably closer to the truth than the one youโre clinging to.
Becoming isnโt about perfection; itโs about PROCESS. Lean in, even when it feels uncomfortable. Thatโs where the truth lies.
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