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GRIT: Your GPS through Empty Nest

Transitions | Empty Nest
April 01, 2025•2 min read

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GRIT: YOUR GPS THROUGH EMPTY NEST

When your children leave home, it can feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under you. But what if you could take this opportunity to build an unshakable foundation of resilience? Enter GRIT—passion and perseverance in the face of challenges. By harnessing these traits, you can turn Empty Nest Syndrome (ENS) into a springboard for personal growth and discovery.

What is GRIT and How Does It Apply to ENS? Angela Duckworth’s concept of GRIT combines passion with perseverance to help you keep moving forward, even when life feels overwhelming. GRIT isn’t about avoiding challenges—it’s about embracing them and using them as fuel for growth.

1. Passion: Finding Purpose Beyond Motherhood: In the midst of ENS, it’s easy to feel like your identity has been tied solely to motherhood. Now, it’s time to explore what excites you beyond that role. Passion is the key to finding renewed purpose.

Actionable Step: Reflect on what ignites your soul. Whether it’s a hobby, a new career path, or a creative project, by aligning with your core desires, it reignites your enthusiasm for life and brings fulfillment.

2. Perseverance: Bouncing Back After Setbacks: Even when you’re feeling down, perseverance means pushing through the tough days where you may experience moments of sadness or loneliness. Resilience comes from knowing that even in the hardest times, you’ve triumphed before and you will again.

Key Action: The next time you feel discouraged or overwhelmed, remind yourself of your ability to overcome previous hardships. Create a list of challenges you’ve conquered. You’ve bounced back before, and you can do it again in this season of life.

3. Embracing Growth with GRIT: GRIT also means having a growth mindset—the belief that challenges are opportunities for growth and that abilities can improve with time and effort. The road ahead might be filled with obstacles, but it’s also filled with limitless potential.

Actionable Step: Commit to learning something new each week. Whether it’s a new skill, hobby, or area of personal development, embrace the journey of self-improvement.

Conclusion: With GRIT as your GPS, you can face Empty Nest Syndrome with unwavering strength. Passion and perseverance are your allies in this journey of self-discovery, and with them, you can build a fulfilling future that goes beyond motherhood.

Would you like to join me, Sonja Chadwick also a mom of empty nest on a transformational journey to redefine your purpose and redefine your life? Read more HERE:

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Sonjalizél Chadwick, known as Sonja, is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning finance, education, tourism, and sports. Sonja's leadership, organizational, and communication skills shined through her roles as instructor, bookkeeper, tourism manager, personality profile trainer, homeschool mom and life coach. She has excelled in training people to become upstanding leaders, unlocking hidden potential and motivating them to leaving a legacy behind rather than a memory. Her commitment to excellence and high moral standards, coupled with her adaptability and flexibility, make her a valuable asset in any role. Overcoming various personal challenges showcases her grit, tenacity leading those under her influence to victory. Currently, she operates as a DNA True North Transformational Purpose coach in her own business, Life Redefined.

Sonja Chadwick

Sonjalizél Chadwick, known as Sonja, is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning finance, education, tourism, and sports. Sonja's leadership, organizational, and communication skills shined through her roles as instructor, bookkeeper, tourism manager, personality profile trainer, homeschool mom and life coach. She has excelled in training people to become upstanding leaders, unlocking hidden potential and motivating them to leaving a legacy behind rather than a memory. Her commitment to excellence and high moral standards, coupled with her adaptability and flexibility, make her a valuable asset in any role. Overcoming various personal challenges showcases her grit, tenacity leading those under her influence to victory. Currently, she operates as a DNA True North Transformational Purpose coach in her own business, Life Redefined.

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