Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, I had another topic scheduled for today, but with my clients, friends, and colleagues struggling with figuring out their fall season this year due to school changes, I sat down in front of the mic to share some unscripted thoughts with you. Forgive the rabbit trails. ? My friend, please know that while the next few months look like a hot mess, you can handle it. Here are some thoughts to try on. Adjust as needed. ? "This isn't what we planned at all, but we will figure out how to make it work, and I'll be patient with myself as I navigate the journey forward." "This isn't what we planned. I'm not sure what the future looks like, but I can figure out my next best step at this moment - even if it is to stare at the wall to calm my brain." Let's be real. Sometimes this is needed. "Online again: Well, I know what didn't work last time around. How can I change those areas?" "Online again: I can adapt in ways that I couldn't imagine a year ago. This won't look the way I had planned, and that's okay." ?  "Be there for your children. All of the thoughts and anxiety that  you have (about our current situation) they feel that - and they have their own. So I encourage you to get to know them no matter their age - what's going on in their mind?"   This episode's full transcript is available on my website. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast!   ? Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 920-LIFEWIN (920-543-3946).   This Episode is Brought to You By Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view all of my free gifts for you! What You Will Learn in this Episode Watch Your Thoughts Look at What You Are Considering Homeschooling Consider True Homeschooling Consider Cyber Schools Why I Call Our Children (even those over 18) Children To Consider the Level of Risk You Are Willing to Take and Do Your Thought Work Episode Resources From Still Listening: Spider Web - Episode #26 (Changing Your Mind is Okay) Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p105/ First Time Here? Try This Order of Episodes The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer  Series 1: Empty Nest Prep - starts at episode #3 Series 2: The CEO of Your Life - starts at episode #64 Series 3 (this one): The CEO Toolbox - starts at episode #88 For everything else visit https://youremptynestcoach.com/links/   Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach  Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Twitter: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach   You are preparing for the empty nest ahead as your child(ren) prepares, heads off to, and experiences college.