Posts tagged change
Coping With Transition
Coping With Transition

What have I spent 10+ years practising?

Sometimes it takes awhile to see the most obvious thing that has been there throughout our whole journey. We focus so much on the details and not on the bigger picture; hence why I had been stumped on my friend's question. I reflected, dug deeper, and after some serious thought, discovered what the common element was.

I am an expert in coping with transition.  Not only had I experienced a lot of transition personally, I counsel individuals and organizations on how to improve (change is a huge element of this). 

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Arianna Merrittbeachcombing, blog, change, Coaching, Communication, conversation, Coping (psychology), coping with transition, counselling, deliberate practice, Expertise, gen y, growth, Learning, life, Practice (learning method), relationships, richard bach, self-reflection, speaking from the heart, stand tall, teaching, transition, twenties Comments
This September: Start Afresh With Your Attitude
This September: Start Afresh With Your Attitude

September has always seemed like the start of a new year! With its new beginnings, we should start afresh with our attitudes; we should open our hearts to new ideas.

Individuals today are transient; they are constantly moving for school, for their work, for their families, or just for a change. I have moved various times since leaving high school.  I have had many new beginnings and endings with cities, schools, and work. I have embraced each move, though, as I love meeting new people and learning their unique stories. Each of my moves has  been an exciting experience and has taught me new lessons. However, moving and changing are by no means easy tasks.

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Arianna Merrittchange, community, courage, Kindness, New Year, Personal development, self-worth, september, Shyness, Social environment, Social support, speaking from the heart, stand tall, transition Comments
Stop Complaining, Start Doing
Stop Complaining, Start Doing

I find some people in life like to complain about their situation (i.e., their relationships, school, work, sports, etc.).   I have heard the following complaints way too often:

  • I’m not happy in my relationship.
  • I’m really unhappy at work.
  • I’m not enjoying my thesis, etc.
  • I don’t like my coach or my teammates.

It seems like they are never happy, and there is always something that is bothering them about their situation.

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Arianna Merrittachievement, Advice, change, Complaint, Mental Health, Profiles of Perseverance Interview Series, relationships, Self-Help, sharing your story, speaking from the heart, stand tall, transitionComment