In this lesson we talk about the importance of taking time to process this often momentous time for parents. 

​We cover:

• The importance of taking time to process the change and make any new decisions
• Simmering the pot of emotions and ideas
• Being kind to ourselves in this period
• Processing sadness over the transition
• Noticing thoughts and challenging them
• Being patient with our partners as much as with ourselves
• Not comparing ourselves to others in terms of where they may be on the empty nest transition

Action to take:

• Download the Empty Nest Workbook.

In this lesson we look at how to uncover future you:

• Stepping out of who we've been as a parent
• Finding ourselves again
• Learning to dream again
• How to come up with ideas - delving into our youth
• Finding ways to cultivate your creativity
• Schedule time to allow the ideas to flow
• Realizing the power we have in later life
• Getting comfortable with the idea of a side hustle

Action to take:

• Download the Empty Nest Workbook.

In this lesson we talk about how to create the future you want:

• Choosing an idea to explore and see how it will work
• Imagining a different future and how it feels
• Evaluate ideas and decide if they work for you
• Get comfortable with pivoting
• Setting a good example for our kids
• Setting boundaries when they come home

Action to take:

• Download the Empty Nest Checklist.

If you enjoyed this workshop you may like our others which are all available as soon as you become a member of our Magnificent Midlife Members Club. Find out more here.