In our previous edition, we welcomed the month of October and began our Journey of Self, following the principles of transition that started with closures.

However,

Sometimes, in the most rewarding roles and positions, we may unexpectedly encounter transitions, forcing us to attempt to close. When caught unprepared, this is what keeps us stuck, eventually leading to burnout.

Where it starts

Many years ago, deep into my work and basking in my success, I one day learned that my boss had resigned and would soon be leaving for a job outside India. It came as a shock to our entire team, because he was so much more than just our boss – a mentor, a guide, and the one who brought out the best in each of us, believing in us even before we could.

Under his leadership, our entire team achieved phenomenal success, defying all odds, winning accolades and accomplishing impossible feats.

As soon as he resigned, management showed him the door and made him leave early, even without serving his two-month notice period.

His absence threw our entire team into a void and a difficult transition; the equations changed overnight, and so did the culture. The team was dismantled, new additions joined in, many left, and a new group dynamic emerged from this chaos.

Those like me who could not find any other opportunity had no other option but to stay put, adjusting to the constant new. I made attempts to adjust to the new environment, but I never felt included.

This left me with a constant struggle to adapt to the ever-changing team dynamics.

Throughout my entire tenure on that team, I remained stuck in this role, feeling isolated and disconnected. Because what ended (read: change of leadership and group dynamics) did not end for me;

Why? Because

• I didn’t know how to bring things to a close that keep one stuck.
• I learnt very late in life, thanks to the support of my coach, that my struggle to close things was rooted in my upbringing and how I would often fear closures.
• Therefore, as simple as a closure, it kept me stuck in a misaligned role.

If you ever find yourself stuck or struggling to bring things, tasks, ideas, or projects to a close.

You need to ask yourself these 2 key questions :

1. What am I afraid of?
2. Why am I afraid of it ?

Your response will hold both closure and clarity for you.

If you need additional help identifying what needs closure, finding clarity, and direction, we’ll start with a clarity call, which you can book here.

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Thank you.

Warmly,

Mehnaz Amjad.

“Closure is not about forgetting what was, but about freeing space for what can be”