Inner Warmup Monu(mental): Moving across the country and building adult friendships
Jun 16, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Krissie McMenamin, founder of the Aliveness Collective, shares her inspiring journey of moving across the country. She discusses the challenges of forming meaningful adult friendships and the importance of vulnerability in new environments. Krissie offers practical tips for building connections beyond surface-level interactions and emphasizes the necessity of self-listening for effective self-care. Tune in for insights on navigating life transitions, balancing emotions, and cultivating deeper relationships!
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Quick Decision Backed By Partnership
- Krissie and her husband decided to move when his job opportunity arose quickly and they chose San Diego without Chrissie having visited recently.
- She leaned on trust in her partner and a shared value that “home” is where they are together.
Let Your Body Guide Big Choices
- Use your body as a decision tool by visualizing scenarios and noticing visceral reactions.
- Trust sensations like expansion or cringe to guide choices instead of overthinking them.
Design The Move Around A Vision
- Intentionally design your move around a guiding vision of ease and adventure instead of rushing logistics.
- Prioritize supports (movers, companions) and plan stepwise transitions to reduce overwhelm.
