Seven strategies to get through liminal times
You know those deep transitional periods in life when there is a ton of uncertainty? People call these liminal times, dark night of the soul, or even a tower moment (based off the tarot).
We all go through those liminal times - that in-between stage after a big life event and before getting your feet back under you. That uncomfortable time of trying to figure out "what next?" When things fall apart and life isn't fair.
During a time of life transition, being in the in-between liminal state represents a time of deep change in your life circumstances. Trying to be who we were before feels disingenuous, and awkward, and totally uncomfortable! Kinda sucky (the completely accurate medical term for the liminal state).
We are no longer the same. We are different. It’s also a heightened time of creativity - everything is possible!
Here are seven strategies to work your way through it:
Focus on what you can control
Sometimes, things fall apart
Locus of control: what is in your control vs what isn’t
Learn to let it go
Practice acceptance
Recognize that you are in a time of transition and accept that it is a normal part of life
Embrace the uncertainty
Shift your mindset
Use words that enhance, not detract, such as: excited, looking forward to, I’m curious about. All represent a space of possibility
Enjoy the journey, ride the wave
Find meaning and purpose
If everything is possible, what do you want? Think “What if?”
What are your values? Click for your free Values Guidebook here
What are your goals?
Rest and take care of yourself Sign up for Three Days of Self Love (free!) here
Take time to be still and allow for intuition to come through – observe the urges and follow the ones that light you up
Allow spaciousness: this brings in new ideas and inspiration
What stress reducers work for you? Meditation, exercise, yoga, baths, listening to music, etc.
Take small steps forward
Create small achievable goals
Doing something every day helps create momentum
Self querying: ask yourself “why?” if you feel blocked by something, or “Is it true?” (see: The Work by Byron Katie)
Utilize support
Friends and family
Community
Therapy
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Seek our resilient people
If you feel alone going through this, I got you!
Reach out or click here to schedule a call with me to find out how we can work through it together.
