Choosing Change When Things Are Going Well

The Change Effect - Inspiration and Strategies for Creating Success on Your Own Terms

The Change Effect - Inspiration and Strategies for Creating Success on Your Own Terms
Choosing Change When Things Are Going Well
Feb 10, 2026 Episode 131
Noelle Van

When life is going well, choosing to make a change can feel confusing or even unnecessary. But what if the quiet pull toward something new signals the next chapter in your personal transformation? This week on The Change Effect, I discuss the nuanced experience of choosing change when everything on the surface seems just fine. 

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In this episode, I discuss:

  • How the loss of familiar reference points during change can lead to feelings of disorientation and how this affects your confidence, decision-making, and sense of self.
  • Practical strategies for navigating identity shifts as you move through the “messy middle.”
  • Gentle reminders to use routines, reflection, and simple structure to feel steady while clarity emerges—and why you don’t need a new label or explanation for your changes.

Not sure where to start? Check out my exercise, Navigating the In-Between, designed to help you reflect and move forward with ease and confidence. 

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