The Path from Surviving to Thriving [Episode 81]

In this episode, I introduce the Surviving  to Thriving Framework and interview Megan Dilworth about how this framework has impacted her life. Megan is a wife and mother of three kids (ages 2-7) who is a member of The Thriving Team. She is a photographer, graphic designer, and lover of DIY projects.

Key Points from this Episode:

• Surviving to Thriving Framework:
  • All the steps are important. There is no time frame on this path. We all will repeat this path over and over throughout our lives.
  • 1. Surviving
    • circumstances, not mindset
  • 2. Re-entry
    • Uncomfortable transition between surviving and trying to get back into real life
  • 3. Normalizing
    • Basic routines
  • 4. Exploring
    • Establishing family culture and finding out what you love
  • 5. Thriving
    • Enjoy the beautiful moments. The seasons that feel like things are going well.
• Believing things are temporary will help us be more optimistic. These are temporary stages in our lives!
• Its okay to drop ideas that aren’t serving you. It’s okay to try new things, even if they don’t end up lasting.
• The act of writing things down helps us remember.