A change is gonna come
Change is hard. But sometimes it happens so effortlessly you don’t even notice it until it’s done.
My daughter used to cling to me when I dropped her off at school so that her teacher would have to pry her from my body most mornings, despite the fact that she loved her teacher, school and friends.
Today, though? I dropped her off for her first day of school and she followed her new teacher and class inside without a wave, last-minute hug or glance my way. She didn’t even look back.
I’m not sure how to feel about it—nostalgic, hurt, proud, inspired, or a little of all of the above.
We’re all a little bit changed from this summer. I’m even trying to get ahead of it—treasuring, celebrating and saying goodbyes to first and last memories, because I know these moments are fleeting and soon the kids will be grown and making memories of their own, without me.
At times like this, I’m grateful for new beginnings. And while Christmas and New Year’s are typically reserved for end of year reflections and goal planning, this fall is also an opportunity to give thanks for all the ways we’ve grown and consider what new seeds we want to plant. After all, I still have a few 2023 goals to accomplish before we wrap the year.
On my highlights list:
-Finally, completely, surrendering the last week of summer break and enjoying this special time with my husband and kids. It took me a couple of weeks of slowly winding down before I could totally disconnect but in the end we got to have a completely unplanned yet absolutely magical week together that I’ll remember forever.
-Deep diving into my first book with one more revision before I hand it over to my publisher. It feels like I’ve been working on this book for forever, and I kinda have, but as with personal development, the work is never done, and there is always a next level. The only difference is that with a book YOU get to decide when done is good enough.
As for goals, returning to my second book for a fresh edit tops my list, and working with one of my favourite people and mentors to make it the best it can be. (See? Even book coaches and editors like me hire pros to help them get where they want to go—if they’re smart and really walk the talk, that is ;)
I’m also excited to work with new writers I’m welcoming this fall, and for my authors who are launching their books in the coming months.
Plus I have a few surprises up my sleeve. For that, though, you’ll just have to stay tuned.
In the meantime, keep dreaming, daring, doing. I’m happy to be back and hope to see you soon,
Cat xo
PS: If writing or publishing a book is on your 2023 list of goals, and you’re not sure how to get started or what to do next, contact me. Whether it’s working with me 1-1 or signing up for my group coaching program, we’ll find the next best steps for you.