“Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else.” ― Fred Rogers
The end of anything can be difficult. It can come with regret, tears, anger, relief, joy... The end can come with feelings of defeat, feelings of accomplishment. Sometimes when we come to the end of something, we might feel like it is also the end of everything else.
I've felt all of these feelings in the past as it pertained to my work, education, friends / family, and the greater world around me.
The end of something does not mean it is the end of our lives. It might feel like it is in some instances. However, when something ends or comes to a close in our lives then it simply means that we have the chance to brush ourselves off, take a deep breath, and begin our next journey.
When we come to the end of something, I think I've learned to do a few things:
Focus On You:
Take some time to recharge and re-energize. Try to take sometime and focus on your
- Mental health (e.g. read a few books, watch less TV and stay away from social media, go to therapy, bask in the peace of nature);
- Physical health (e.g. strive to walk or workout regularly, stretch and/or do yoga, eat healthier even if it is a little bit at a time);
- Spiritual health (e.g. take time to find spirituality - listen to a podcast, go to church, read the bible or other spiritual texts, sit alone in nature)
Life is going to keep going (whether good or bad), so don't lose sight of what you hope to achieve next. Are there things you would do differently in the future? Lessons that you've learned? Qualities you want in that "next relationship" or don't want?
