3. Don’t act for the sake of action. The temporary situation is frustrating, so there is likely to be a temptation to “do something—anything.” This reaction is understandable, but it usually leads to more difficulty. The transition process requires not only that we bring a chapter of our lives to conclusion but also that we discover whatever we need to learn for the next step. We need to stay in transition long enough to complete this important process, not to abort it through premature action.
