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1. Start writing your own bucket list of experiences that fall into each of the steps above. Extra“ brownie” points for things that fall into more than one area. Categorize them by seasons and begin to make them come true this spring!

2. Create your own intentional affirmation for the spring season, using these three steps and say it out loud at least three times a day.

a. Power word. Start with one quality you possess that your friends admire you for. Example: I am { fill in with what your friends admire about you }. In my case, my friends say I am creative.

b. What 3 skills or tools have you used to help when you have felt stuck? I am going to { fill in with action tool # 1 }, { fill in with action tool # 2 }, and { fill in with action tool # 3 }. In my case, I have journaled, taken a bath, and talked with friends. Sometimes I nap and wake up feeling better.

c. What 3 character strengths do you possess that have helped you in the past? Fill in the blanks to this affirmation: I will get through this with my { fill in with your strength # 1 } and { fill in with your strength # 2, and

{ fill in with your strength # 3 }. For me, it would be flexibility, tenacity, and resourcefulness.

Now put these three components together into your new affirmation. Here’ s mine:

“ I will spring forward out of survival mode because I am creative. I will journal, take a bath, and talk to a trusted friend to help me navigate this. I will get through this using my strengths of flexibility, tenacity, and resourcefulness.”

Occasionally everyone could use support to spring forward. Reach out to a professional life coach, counselor, or therapist. You don’ t have to do this alone.

AMY LINDNER-LESSER – Amy Lindner-Lesser, MSW, Advanced Grief Recovery Method™ Specialist, Certified Navigating Transitions Coach, and best-selling author, is an expert in navigating grief and loss. Whether it’ s heart-breaking grief from the death of a loved one or disorientation from the loss of a job, relationship, identity, or health challenge, Amy guides clients to navigate the transition with selfcompassion. Download your supportive free guide, The 7 Phases to Navigating Life’ s Transitions today. Learn more about Amy’ s offerings at www. inntrospection. com.