Listen "Ep. 37 Embracing Grief & Joy Simultaneously"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Bree reflects on the whirlwind of the past few weeks and the various disruptions and changes that have occurred. She discusses the role of grief in big life changes and work transitions, emphasizing that feeling grief does not mean that something is wrong or that the wrong steps have been taken.
She shares her personal experience of grief and how it has coexisted with joy and growth. Bree encourages listeners to make space for their own grief and to recognize that endings are necessary for new beginnings.
Keywords: grief, big life changes, work transitions, identity shift, joy, growth, endings, beginnings
Takeaways
Grief is a natural part of big life changes and work transitions, and it does not mean that something is wrong or that the wrong steps have been taken.
Feeling grief alongside joy and growth is a normal experience, and it's important to make space for both emotions.
Endings are necessary for new beginnings, and embracing grief can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
It's okay to feel conflicted and to hold space for two seemingly contradictory emotions at once.
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com
Download The Reimagined Leader Manifesto: bit.ly/reimaginedleader
She shares her personal experience of grief and how it has coexisted with joy and growth. Bree encourages listeners to make space for their own grief and to recognize that endings are necessary for new beginnings.
Keywords: grief, big life changes, work transitions, identity shift, joy, growth, endings, beginnings
Takeaways
Grief is a natural part of big life changes and work transitions, and it does not mean that something is wrong or that the wrong steps have been taken.
Feeling grief alongside joy and growth is a normal experience, and it's important to make space for both emotions.
Endings are necessary for new beginnings, and embracing grief can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
It's okay to feel conflicted and to hold space for two seemingly contradictory emotions at once.
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com
Download The Reimagined Leader Manifesto: bit.ly/reimaginedleader
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