Change in the Air

Hello Gorgeous Self-Esteem Column by Lisa Klobucar at Elegant Plus Magazine

The fall breezes are blowing again and that means it’s time for a change. There are only three months left in 2007. Before long snow will be flying and Christmas songs will be jingling.

This time last year I wrote in my column how I wanted, needed a change in my life. Well lo and behold a year later lots of changes have occurred for me and my family.

First, I met someone in the summer of 2006, fell in love and became engaged. However, this was not a union to last. After nearly a year I ended the engagement and the relationship. While this was a wonderful guy he just was not the one for me. Now, don’t worry, love will come to my life again. But I am glad I realized that this relationship/marriage wasn’t going to work before I said, “I do.”

Now, my girls and I did end up relocating. No, not out of state but to another part of the same state. I had been contemplating a move to New Mexico. But we ended up staying here in Michigan. We bought our first home and happily relocated to a new community, new school and new friends.

While moving can be a trying and exhausting undertaking in itself, my girls and I actually enjoyed cleaning packing and moving. There is something very liberating in purging your space of clutter and junk. My girls were awesome at sorting and packing. I would not have been able to move as efficiently as I did if my girls were not so helpful.

The move was just what we all needed. A change of scenery, and a change in the way of life we were living. My girls love the new house and we have been busy discovering parks and of course place’s to shop. Talk about a boost in self-esteem, a positive move can make some huge differences in how you see yourself.

It takes confidence and determination to relocate your family. I moved about 60 miles north of where I used to live. I left some very good friends, whom I do miss. But despite phone calls and emails, those so-called friends are not willing to come out for a visit or even keep up with the emails and such. So I have had to let those friends go. It hurts but you move on. I have actually made or reacquainted myself with some friends who live on this side of town.

I made some promises to myself after the move. I wanted to take some time and do some things just for me , whether it is taking a class or working on crafts. Moving is all about change, and I always look at change being a good thing. Since moving some very good changes have taken place. First of all love has entered my life again. I am currently seeing someone who has been in my life for awhile. My girls are doing great in their new school and they are making friends as well.

Overall, yes, I recommend moving. Whether it’s for a professional or personal satisfaction. Yes, moving can boost your self-esteem. As I mentioned earlier, it takes confidence and determination to relocate to a new area. You have to be willing to put yourself out there and meet new people and make new friends. If you are feeling stagnate in your job or in your home, a move can give you a whole new outlook on yourself and your life.

There is no time like the present, so get moving!

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