Navigating the In-Between Blog

No one ever talks about the "in-between". The sometimes boring, often challenging space between realizing that you want to make a change and making it. From books and movies to social media and scrapbooks, I feel like this time is quickly montaged over and barely referenced. It may be motivating to just talk about the end results, but I think we're all tired of feeling like everyone else is "adulting" with ease and we're the only ones struggling to navigate the in-between. You're not alone...let's do this together.

Play is Work Worth Doing

We come into the world curious & playful. Those who manage to hang onto that nature know that life is play. When we remember to play we try things out, we learn, we connect, we grow, we move forward. Play hones some of our most important life skills. Play is work worth doing.

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Take Back Your Attention

If you want to stay true to yourself this year, you need to take back your attention. With so much noise online, reclaiming our attention is essential for mental clarity and genuine connection. By cultivating autonomy as a personal and social skill, we empower ourselves to filter distractions and own our choices. Embracing intentional listening and self-awareness enables you to navigate today’s digital landscape and stay true to yourself while reclaiming your attention in a busy world. Taking time to intentionally choose, curate & cull the stories we’re attending to may be the most worthwhile endeavor there is in 2025.

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Make Your Family a Team

Transform your family into a thriving family team with this inspiring guide! Explore the idea of meaningful family quests that strengthen bonds and foster autonomy. Discover fun things to do at home as a family team, from collaborative activities to practical tips for building connection, confidence, and belonging. Start your journey toward a more supportive and joyful family dynamic today!

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START HERE | Navigating the In-Between Blog

No one ever seems to talk about the “in-between”, but when we don't talk about it, and how to navigate through it, we create a false sense of reality where everyone who succeeds is either lucky or perfect. Welcome to the Navigating the In-Between Blog! Once a month, you will find a new post with thoughts & resources meant to inspire & encourage you along your Iterative Autonomy (IA) journey.

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