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Welcome to edition #47 of B ME Bites! This edition offers insights and practical tips to help you maintain stability and find comfort during life's transitional periods.

Finding Balance in Transition - Comfort in the In-Between

Maintaining Stability During Life's Changes

Change can be exciting, but it can also be uncomfortable. Right now, I’m in a bit of a transition phase—not quite settled into van life just yet, but also not living in my old home anymore. The campervan renovations are underway, and while I’m grateful to be staying with my family, this in-between stage has been a lesson in patience, flexibility, and embracing the process.

The Reality of Transition

Leaving behind the familiar can stir up all sorts of emotions. There’s excitement for the adventure ahead, but also moments of doubt, impatience, and the occasional "What have I gotten myself into?" thought. Transition periods, whether it’s moving, starting a new job, or making lifestyle changes, can feel messy and uncertain. But here’s what I’m learning: this in-between space is where the real growth happens.

Lessons from the Journey So Far

Let Go of Timelines – Things rarely go exactly as planned. When I originally made the decision to embark on the van life journey, I imagined that I would find exactly what I wanted and needed in a van and that I would already be settled into it by now. However, that’s not how it worked out. The van I bought is a great van, but it needed some adjustments to suit my particular circumstances and renovations take time. Instead of stressing over when things will be “done,” I’m focusing on appreciating where I am right now. I get to spend time with family that I haven’t had a chance to spend as much time with as I would have liked over the last 30 years or so, which is wonderful! Every time another of my “plans” doesn’t go to plan (which seems to be most of the time lol!), I look for the gift in where I end up and I remember the quote my millennial daughter constantly quotes to me about plans from Captain Cold, "Make the plan, execute the plan, expect the plan to go off the rails....throw away the plan". So, I’ll continue making plans, knowing it will always work out for the best even if it goes west, and then remind myself of that quote!

Find Stability in Small Routines – Having a bit of consistency, even in uncertain times, makes all the difference. A morning coffee, journaling, or even a short walk with Princess Lulu helps create a sense of normalcy, no matter where I am.

Trust the Process – Change doesn’t always feel comfortable, but that doesn’t mean it’s not leading somewhere good. Just like with the van, adjustments and improvements take time, and every step forward is a step toward something better.

Your Invitation to Embrace Change

If you’re in a transition phase, big or small, give yourself permission to take it one step at a time. Change isn’t just about where you’re going—it’s also about who you’re becoming along the way.

Have you ever felt stuck in an “in-between” phase? What helped you navigate it? Let’s chat in the comments!

Stay tuned for more updates as the journey continues…

Reader Spotlight

I received the following response from Debra after reading last week’s episode, B ME Bites 46: On the Road - The First Leg of an Epic Van Life Adventure:

Thank you Debra. B ME Bites has gone on an adventure and it’s great to know that you’re looking forward to coming along on the journey!

Weekly Challenge

Your mission for this week, if you choose to accept it, is to do the following:

Identify a small, manageable habit you've been wanting to establish—such as drinking a glass of water upon waking, taking a 10-minute walk daily, or setting aside time for a hobby. Commit to integrating this habit into your daily routine for the next seven days. This exercise can help you build resilience and adaptability during periods of change.

If you need some help, feel free to hit reply - let’s help you get started if you’re stuck!

B ME Bites is deliberately sent on a Friday morning (Aussie time) so that where ever you are in the world, you have the weekend to give yourself the gift of implementing a small change towards a better you. What will that small change be? Is there a change that you have been trying to make and haven’t yet succeeded? Give it another go, applying the above - you can do it!

Resource Roundup

Change can be daunting, but Brendan Burchard offers a great perspective in this quick video.:

Practical wisdom on embracing change can be found in this article from Forbes:

Below is a resource list that has been created with you in mind. Whenever something new that could be helpful is discovered or created, it’s added to the list, so check it out from time to time. If you’re strapped for time, once you open the page below, click on Resource List in the top menu, then click on the “Health Tools” link for a list of items that could be helpful on your path to a better you.

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