Tuesday, 23, 2024
Good morning, good afternoon… and hello to a new chapter in my life! Today, I want to share my journey of falling forward, embracing change, and finding a new purpose amidst unexpected circumstances.
I’m still blown away by the fulfilling career I had as a dental hygienist. Serving hundreds and hundreds of patients as a preventive health professional!
I reached the pinnacle of my profession, even acquiring additional certifications in Soft Tissue Laser Therapy & Anesthesia. But what truly fulfilled me was giving back and volunteering my time to provide free dental hygiene services to the underserved.
I also took on leadership roles within my professional organization, advocating for policies and serving on advisory committees. Life was good—I could finally work part-time, travel with my husband, and enjoy the fruits of my labor.
Then, March 10, 2019, marked a pivotal moment—the COVID-19 epidemic hit.
Barely returning from a business trip, everything around us started shutting down. Dentist offices, deemed non-essential, were closed, leaving dental hygienists at the highest risk of contracting the virus. As someone who had worked through previous health crises, this new threat was daunting.
Before COVID, life was BC (Before COVID). Suddenly, I found myself “laid off” from a position for the first time, facing the question: Who am I if not a dental hygienist?”
Despite the uncertainty, I held onto my passion to serve. Determined to find a new purpose,
I discovered a certified health and life coaching program. With a positive mindset and the willingness to reinvent myself, I embraced the opportunity to learn new tools and techniques to help others navigate life’s changes.
Using my unemployment money, I reinvested in myself, paving the way for a new venture.
What I learned from COVID-19 and pivoting is this: with passion, purpose, and a positive mindset, you’re never too old to start again.
Stepping out of my comfort zone, I ventured into entrepreneurship with AGE-GILITY Coaching. While it was never in my” wheelhouse,” I realized that age is just a number when pursuing your dreams.
So here I am, ready to embark on this new journey, armed with the lessons learned from falling forward and knowing when to pivot.
Join me as I embrace change, seize opportunities, and navigate the path ahead with agility and resilience. After all, life’s most incredible adventures often begin with a single step forward.