Snack 77: Starting Over

The Whole Pineapple

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Sooooooooo…. Whether it was your choice or not, whether it’s for a happy reason or a difficult one, starting over can be one of the most difficult things we do as adults.

New job, new home, new realities can mean uncertainty and disruption. So how do we get our heads and hearts ready to take on the challenges of change?

In this episode, Anne and Jamie are discussing exactly this topic, as Jamie announces a big and exciting change in her life (and yes, you’ll have to listen to find out what it is, but it’s good).

One big takeaway here is that there are two coping strategies most of us tend to fall into when confronted with big change: avoidance and control. Do we duck the change that’s coming until we realize we really can’t breathe with our heads in the sand? Or do we take control (maybe a bit too much, sometimes)? Or do we vacillate between the two, making ourselves and those around us a little bonkers?

And how is any of this related to The Good Place? (If you haven’t watched it, we recommend you do, and you’re welcome.)

There are stages of change when starting over, and it’s important to give yourself grace and acceptance. You might be, as Jamie talks about, “solidly moving forward,” only to find yourself set back and frustrated.

But knowing your strengths under stress can be so helpful. Concentrate on those to get your self-confidence back and make progress. Or take a break! Let your energy renew, so you can re-engage from a healthy place.

Hear more about the ways you can stay afloat during the chaos of starting over in this episode, get the mental headspace from Jamie’s soothing meditation, then go back and listen to all Jamie’s episodes at thewholepineapple.com.

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