Thanksgiving can be a complicated holiday. On one hand it’s a beautiful and meaningful tradition, one that often succeeds in bringing family and friends together for a moment to share quality time and a meal. On the other hand…it’s not always that simple.

What matters most to me and my loved ones? What would be simple and beautiful? When I reflect back on the holidays, what memories and feelings would I like to take with me?

If we are blessed as parents, one day our children will graduate from high school and leave for college, trade school, the military or start a job, move away from home and begin a new exciting chapter of their lives. But they are not the only ones facing new beginnings. Parents left with an empty nest must also start a new chapter in their lives. Ideally, the letting go process started way before the kid(s) moved out. But for a lot of us, it hits us like a ton of bricks when the day comes. Managing the transition mindfully will determine if it is one characterized by excitement, or one of great feelings of loss.

Here are a three tools that may help the transition to be more of a rite of passage versus a prolonged disruption to your well-being.

Imposter syndrome is a joy thief. It’s often worse than performance anxiety; it’s an internal dialog about whether you are worthy to be in the room at all despite evidence to the contrary. It doesn’t matter what expertise and credentials you have. In fact, you could have a wall full of degrees and still find yourself feeling like a phony.

Imposter syndrome is defined as the persistent inability to believe one’s success is deserved and has been achieved through skill and hard work. It is often accompanied with feelings of self-doubt, fear of success or failure and persistent self-sabotage. It’s also more common than one may think. In fact, according to the Journal of Behavioral Science approximately 70% of people will experience imposter syndrome in their lifetime.

If you’re one of that 70%, read on for eight tips to help combat imposter syndrome as well as a list of affirmations to lift yourself up when you need it most.

PsyCap isn’t a finite resource; it grows exponentially. The more you gain for yourself, the more you’re able to share with those around you. As a coach, you must ensure that you’re grounded in positivity in order to give our clients what they need. What a fantastic investment!