What Am I Going To Do Now?

As I walked out of the state Department of Health building, I had lots of emotions going on:  excitement, relief, sadness, and anxiety.

I felt that God was calling me to a different season and a different purpose, so I took early retirement from my job of 22 years.

My thought after I got home and had spent a little while just enjoying not getting up early every day was: What am I going to do now?

The opportunities were endless.  I could volunteer at a hospital or with an organization. I could go back to school and get my Master’s degree.  I could start a new hobby.

But God had a different plan (as He often does.)

Two months after I retired, I found out my daughter was going to have twins!  Well, that was a bit unexpected, but what a joyous thing to celebrate and enjoy.  So, I got to go through that whole journey with her, which eventually turned into a high-risk pregnancy.  I could go to doctor’s appointments with her and help get her ready to bring home two babies.

I got to help take care of the babies after they were born.  I wouldn’t trade that time for anything.

After about a year, I was ready to start something new.  I did volunteer at a hospital and start my Master’s degree. I also tried going to school to become a medical assistant.  None of those activities really inspired me.  But it was good to explore different things to do.

Then, a friend told me about a project at the FSU College of Medicine that trains and supports African-American caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia.  It was faith-based. I could use my health care administration experience.  It was the perfect part-time job for me!  I applied and was hired.  I have worked there for 12 years and they have been some of the most rewarding years of my life.

During that time period, I also started volunteering at a therapeutic riding stable.  My grandson, who is on the autism spectrum, was riding there.  It combined my love of horses and being able to help kids.

Also, during that time, I started my own business as a style consultant and then got certified as a life coach. I’m still a life coach for Christian women who feel stalled out and just can’t get it going in some are of their lives – relationships, health and career. It is a joy and honor to help women in mid-life turn their health around, enrich their relationships, move on after divorce, get ready for love, figure out retirement, and make a career change.

With faith-filled encouragement, if that is desired.

I tell this story, so that you can feel encouraged that it is never too late to reinvent yourself!  I was 55 when I retired from the Department of Health.

I remarried at age 52.

I reversed my prediabetes.

The possibilities are endless.

All you have to do is dream a little.

<< Test First Name >>, What are your passions?  What are you good at?  What do you really want to try?  What do you want to change? 

If you are ready to take the next step to move forward and find out what you want to do next or change, just contact me here and we’ll chat.  I’m living my dream and I want to help you live yours!

Here is what one of my clients said after working with me:

“Jane is a sharp, patient, and insightful life coach with strong values. She listens carefully and chooses exactly the right words to cut through the “noise” to the real issue. I highly recommend her to women who want to step into the next phase of their lives with confidence, inner beauty, physical vitality, and style!” Lesa E.

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