Dear khappy, Reinventing yourself can be a difficult step to take. It's an opportunity to explore doing something you've always wanted to do.

One place to start is your local community college. Career counselors have access to assessments that you can take (in my area for no cost). These assessments provide information and can be useful in determining your direction.

Contemplating an empty nest is scary, too. I have just sent my younger son to college last week. It's a time to redefine yourself in a different way. I am enjoying this new stage in my life. It's great to have less day-to-day responsibility. Stay positive and keep prayering.

Libby
Life and career transition coach

Write it down! That is the best advice I can give to anyone going through any changes. Sometimes it can bring about some real breakthroughs if you just sit down with a blank peice of paper and literally sketch off a plan. Where would you like to be emotionally, financially, socially - in two years? How will you get there? What do you love to do? What do you feel the most anxious about and what are some ways to overcome that? Keep in close touch with friends and loved ones about your goals and even your concerns, and try to practice gratitude every step of the way to draw in more positive energy around you. Very best wishes for you and your new adventure in life! How exciting!!

khappy

I can identify with what you are going through. I am a single mom of a preteen and changes are taking plcae daily in our lives. The way I try to make something less overwhelming is to take it one step at a time. I write about where I would like to be from where I am today. Then try to write dowm some steps as to how to get there. I try to take one step everyday to get closer to my goal. Sometimes I research schools, programs, careers, and options that I fancy. I learn everyday that it takes small steps to achieve my goals. You can do it! Just take it one day at a time.