Shifting your focus from perfection to progress allows you to acknowledge the presence of accomplishments and blessings rather than the absence of your idea of “perfection.”

Focus on progress

Stop comparing yourself to others and take a moment to be thankful for even the tiniest of blessings in your life that are far too often taken for granted.

Stop comparing

There’s a Zen proverb that reads, “Let go or be dragged.” Times of transition are opportunities to allow yourself to shed what no longer serves you: people, habits, thoughts -- whatever it may be. Fill your life with more of what makes you happy and leave no room for the toxic people and practices that drag you down.

Let go

Taking those few extra seconds each morning to start your day with gratitude and intention can help keeps things in perspective, especially when you feel like your life is a mess.

Write it down

Opening your mind to new people, places and experiences is a key component to embracing transition. Maintaining an open mind and an open heart will, in turn, open new doors and present new opportunities. Take advantage opportunities to step outside your comfort zone.

Open your mind

Life is a series of phases, of changes and new chapters that ultimately shape and create our lives. With each change and new phase comes a time of transition — a time of unrest, general questioning and discomfort.
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