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Transitions

11/5/2012

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In my last post, I discussed adaptation as a necessary part of life. That realization, that one's life is in transition, needs to be followed by constructive action. It helps to have some grounding, a sense of consciousness, in how to take those next steps in your life's path. During a major life transition, your concept of yourself can be in flux. Taking a step back to observe aspects of your identity may lend some insight into what keeps you centered and what needs to change. Generally, there are four facets of identity to consider. Your internal view (how you see yourself), external factors (how others see you and what has shaped your experience), your roles (family, community, gender, and lifework), and your significant relationships (priorities). Your resilience in navigating life's storms depends largely on your ability to remain centered while being flexible about your expectations. You may question aspects of your identity (and you may change your priorities), yet your essential spirit is steadfast.  In upcoming postings, we'll explore these four facets of your identity and discuss how you can develop resilience in the face of life's uncertainties.

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    Mary Edson, Ph.D., SHRM SCP, SPHR, is an organizational strategist who works with managers, project leaders, and teams to overcome adversity by building adaptive capacity and sustainable systems. Mary is a past president of the International Federation for Systems Research (IFSR). She conducted her doctoral research at Saybrook University in San Francisco, CA. Her research paper reviewing the results of this study received the Sir Geoffrey Vickers Award at the 55th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Systems Sciences at the University of Hull, U.K. For more about Mary's work as an organizational strategist, go to Leadership Strategies at www.maryedson.com

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