When Life Flips Your Routine Upside Down…
Here’s how to find stability when life feels uncertain.
Life doesn’t always wait for us to be ready.
At the end of last year, we found out that my husband Chad’s family business—the one his dad started 38 years ago—would most likely have to shut its doors. The final decision was made at the end of January, and after a few months of closing things down, March 28th was the official last day.
It’s been a whirlwind goodbye. From December to March, everything happened so quickly that it’s hard to believe how fast this all unfolded. After 10 years of working there, Chad is stepping into the unknown with a career shift. If you’ve ever had a major life change come at you fast, you know the stress, the uncertainty, and the questions that follow.
What now? How do we move forward?
Here’s what I know: transitions like this can either leave you stuck or push you forward—depending on what you put in place.
For us, even in moments of uncertainty, I lean into my faith.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when things shift, but I believe God sustains us through it all. That doesn’t mean things go the way I want or think, but the definition of sustain is to uphold, support, or carry us through. So, I trust God is guiding us, even when we can’t see the entire path. As Chad steps into this next chapter, our next adventure, we lean into the belief that Chad has skills, strengths, and gifts that will allow him to serve others and make an impact, no matter where he lands.
This is exactly why I do what I do.
I love empowering others to step into their own beliefs and realize they already have everything they need within them. I help busy people—business owners, working moms, and high achievers—create routines and systems that bring stability, even when life feels unpredictable. Because when everything around you is shifting, the last thing you need is to feel scattered and overwhelmed. I also help you align those routines with your core values so you can live in a way that feels authentic to who you truly are, not just what you feel you should be doing. When your actions reflect your values, even the most chaotic times become more manageable.
How to Keep Moving Forward When Life Flips Your "Normal" Upside Down
So, how do you keep moving forward when life flips your 'normal' upside down? Here’s what I help my clients focus on:
✅ Small, Daily Wins That Keep You Grounded
When life feels out of control, we focus on what is in your control. Keeping simple routines in place (even if everything else feels unpredictable) makes a difference.
✅ Reframing the Fear So It Doesn’t Hold You Back
It’s easy to get stuck in worst-case thinking: What if this all goes wrong? But when we shift the question to What if this opens a door I never considered? everything changes. (I’m choosing to see this as the next adventure in our life—because fear doesn’t get to call the shots.)
✅ Keeping Your Long-Term Goals in View
A major life transition doesn’t mean your goals disappear. They may shift, but they’re still yours. When I work with clients, we focus on how to stay on track even when the path looks different than expected.
Need Help Navigating Your Transition?
If you’re juggling business, family, and life’s constant changes, you don’t have to navigate it alone. You don’t have to figure it all out in your head. I help you create systems and strategies that bring focus and stability—so you’re not stuck in the overwhelm of “I don’t know what to do next.”
Let’s talk. DM me on Instagram at HolladayCoaching and tell me—what’s one transition you’re facing right now? I’d love to hear from you.
Or, if you’d rather chat face-to-face, grab a free 30-minute virtual call with me to talk through what’s on your plate and see if coaching is a good fit. Schedule it Here!
With you and for you,
Tami
💡 Enneagram Corner: How Your Type Navigates Change
Not everyone handles change the same way. Your Enneagram type plays a big role in how you react when life throws a curveball:
Type 1 & Type 6: Want structure and control over the process (but too much planning can create stress).
Type 2 & Type 9: Focus on how the transition affects others first (but might neglect their own needs).
Type 3 & Type 8: Push forward quickly and look for the next opportunity (but may avoid processing emotions).
Type 4 & Type 5: Need time to reflect and process (but can get stuck overanalyzing instead of taking action).
Type 7: Sees change as an adventure (but may struggle with follow-through).
Which one sounds like you? If you want to learn how to work with your type during life transitions instead of getting stuck in its struggles, reply and let me know—I’d love to help!
