Navigating Change and Finding Your Path Forward
Life transitions can change everything...your roles, relationships, routines, and even how you see yourself. Some transitions are expected, like graduating, starting a career, getting married, becoming a parent, or retiring.
Others come out of nowhere, like losing a job, going through a divorce, facing illness, or the death of someone close. Some changes are chosen, others are imposed, but all of them bring uncertainty.
Even positive changes, like a promotion or planned move, can feel overwhelming because they require leaving parts of your old life behind.
At Grace Therapy, our online life transitions counseling in Chicago helps you navigate these changes without having to do it alone. We provide support to process the losses and uncertainties that come with change, explore how your identity shifts in new circumstances, and develop practical strategies to adjust.
Our goal is to help you move through transitions with clarity and a sense that growth is possibleeven in the midst of disruption.
Life Change Check-In Quiz
(10 Questions)
Instructions: For each question, pick the option that best fits your current experience. Each option has a number, add up your numbers at the end to see which stage of change fits your current life.
How often do you feel like the life you are living is very different from what you expected?
o Rarely (1)
o Sometimes (2)
o Often (3)
o Almost constantly (4)
How many areas of your life (work, relationships, health, living situation) have experienced major shifts recently?
o 0–1 (1)
o 2 (2)
o 3 (3)
o 4 or more (4)
How comfortable are you with the changes happening in your life right now?
o Very comfortable (1)
o Somewhat comfortable (2)
o Uncomfortable (3)
o Overwhelmed (4)
How often do you find yourself questioning who you are or your role in life?
o Rarely (1)
o Occasionally (2)
o Frequently (3)
o Constantly (4)
How much emotional energy do you feel is consumed by changes or transitions in your life?
o Very little (1)
o Some (2)
o A lot (3)
o Almost all my energy (4)
How often do you feel like you’ve lost something important (routine, role, relationship, identity) because of recent changes?
o Rarely (1)
o Sometimes (2)
o Often (3)
o Constantly (4)
How much clarity do you currently have about your next steps in life?
o Very clear (1)
o Somewhat clear (2)
o Unclear (3)
o Very uncertain (4)
How supported do you feel by others as you navigate life changes?
o Very supported (1)
o Some support (2)
o Little support (3)
o No support (4)
How often do you feel excitement, growth, or opportunity in the midst of these changes?
o Frequently (1)
o Sometimes (2)
o Rarely (3)
o Almost never (4)
How confident are you that you can handle unexpected or new challenges right now?
o Very confident (1)
o Somewhat confident (2)
o Not very confident (3)
o Not confident at all (4)
Scoring & Reflection
Add up your numbers from all 10 questions:
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10–15 points: Calm Waters – Life feels steady. Changes are manageable, and you have a sense of balance.
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16–22 points: Crossroads – You’re at a pivotal point. You’re juggling choices and noticing shifts, but you can navigate them with reflection.
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23–30 points: Uncharted Waters – Changes feel significant and sometimes overwhelming. You may be questioning routines, roles, or identity. Support and strategies can help you navigate this stage.
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31–40 points: Lifequake Alert – Multiple major transitions are happening at once. It can feel destabilizing. Seeking guidance, support, or therapy may help you make sense of everything and regain footing.