Thriving-In-Transition Thursday!!

Greetings Global Villagers:

For our final Thriving-in-Transition Thursday we will look at the concept of a Thriver!!

We have been discussing Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being  a Coper.  However, her purpose for writing the book was to help us learn how to thrive in transition. Perkins-Reed's concept of being a Thriver is one who is attentive, grounded, trusts and has emotional balance, has proactive purpose, is optimistic and confident, and thinks holistically and from a systems perspective (p. 68).

We've had the opportunity to assess if we have the characteristics of a Coper. Now, I want us to evaluate if we are Thrivers. Let's consider this point made by Perkins-Reed:

"Thrivers know that 'when one door closes, another opens,' and they then move masterfully into to next phase of their transition" (p. 228).

So for me, the door to complete my doctoral studies has opened, which means I have to close some other doors in my life, including Ms. Latisha Helps blog. As I've been sharing, it was a difficult decision to make to have to let go of this blog and my position at The Examiner/Philadelphia. However, I must masterfully move into the phase of focusing most of my attention on writing my dissertation. Also, to thrive during this transition, I must trust that I've made the right decision and I have to remain emotionally balanced. I must admit this transition evoked anxiety, anger, and pride, to name a few. Yet, I have a purpose.

Remember when we were challenged to write a 10-year life vision. One of my goals on my 10-year life vision was to have completed my doctoral studies. In order to accomplish this goal, I must be proactive, which means that I must let go of some things now.

In closing this last Thriving-In-Transition Thursday post, I want us to remember that we can thrive during life's many transitions. Making tough decisions and letting go of some things are two ingredients in fulfilling the greatness in our own shoes, which is our ultimate life's purpose!!