Exploring possibilities when creating change or designing your next chapter

Twelve years ago today, my family and I started to explore the possibility of moving to Canada to live. Almost two years later, we moved to Canada after seven fabulous years in Ireland. 

Choosing to proactively explore possibilities was the catalyst that transformed our lives and led to a new life and business on the other side of the world. 

The beauty of proactively exploring possibilities when you are considering creating change or designing your next chapter is that it takes a lot of pressure off you. You get to dip your toe in the ocean of change before you decide if you want to dive in or not. It puts you in a position of making the decision to proceed or not based on research and a strategic approach so that you are making an informed decision.    

Exploring possibilities can lead to a path of positive transformation and meaningful change or it can help you decide what you are exploring isn’t a fit for you. Either way, you win. because the information you uncover while exploring possibilities will help you figure out your next steps.   

Here are some steps to help you get started with proactively exploring possibilities when you are considering creating change or designing your next chapter: 

Step 1:   Get clear on your values, what matters most to you, and your own definition of success first. These are the foundations of designing life, work, or business on your own terms in a way that feels fulfilling and meaningful to you.  

Step 2: Identify possibilities that might be a good fit for what comes out of Step 1.

Step 3: Start exploring the possibilities you have identified. Research, investigate, gather information, assess risk, identify what it would take to make it happen, clarify resources you might need, consider how it would feel if that was your reality, etc.

Step 4: Use what comes up for you as you explore possibilities to start shaping your decision-making process and next steps.

Step 5: Have fun with it! You are exploring possibilities that might be part of your next chapter.

The bottom line:

Exploring possibilities is a great way to take the pressure off yourself when you are considering creating change or designing your next chapter. It is a useful starting point to set yourself up to succeed.