Summarise the Stages of a Major Life Transition

New city, new baby, end of a career, end of a marriage: big transitions follow a shape, and knowing the shape helps. This walks the three phases most people move through, names the emotions each one brings, places you in the map, and flags the mistake people make exactly where you are standing.

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You are going through or approaching a significant life transition: [describe it, for example: moving to a new city, ending a relationship, leaving a career, becoming a parent, or retiring]. You want to understand the typical shape of this kind of change.
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1. Describe the three broad phases most people move through in a major life transition: ending, the neutral zone, and beginning
2. Name the emotional experience most associated with each phase and why it is normal
3. Identify which phase you are currently in based on what you have described
4. Name one common mistake people make in the phase you are currently in
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- Three phases: one paragraph each, named and described
- Current phase: one sentence with the reason
- Common mistake for this phase: one paragraph with a practical alternative
- Length: 250 to 350 words
- Tone: grounded and clear
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