She had made choice to leave a comfortable, if somewhat stifling, world behind her, to set sail for a distant shore that she could only see in her heart; and for her that was very frightening.

Anne found being betwixt and between extremely uncomfortable and very anxiety producing. She began to question her ability to succeed, her commitment to her dream, and her overall desire to start a graphics business.

Although she was being encouraged to stay course by me, as well as by many friends, she also was being pressured by other friends and family members to return to security of corporate world. In end she made decision to go back to her old job.

The Timing of Decisions Whether this decision was right one or not isn't really important. What is important is timing of Anne's decision. She chose to go back to her old job when she was feeling most scared and vulnerable. And ironically, it is at this very point, when we are at our lowest, that we need to put our full trust in transition process.

We need to believe that if we keep ourselves open to experience, and if we continue to move slowly towards our goal, we will eventually sail out of fog and find ourselves in a new and wonderful place.

But this is a hard leap of faith for some people to make. Anne's decision was not really about her life plan. It was about relieving discomfort she felt at that time. She was trading in her long-held dream for instant relief from a transitory uneasiness.

Staying one's course in midst of confusion and doubt can be extremely difficult, but there are things that one can do to successfully navigate any transition.

Tips for Successful Transitions First, before you set sail make sure that you have a strong support network in place. This network can consist of friends, colleagues, a spouse, a mentor, or a coach. Just make sure that they understand what you want and that they are willing and able to truly support you in your journey.

Second, familiarize yourself with process of transition. The more you know what to expect, better able you will be to withstand times of uncertainty. Two of my favorite books on transition are: "The Way of Transition" by William Bridges and "Silver Linings" by Melissa Gayle West.

Third, remember that slow and steady wins race. Listen to voice in your heart, not gremlins in your head. Use your support system when you start to waver.

And finally, always keep your dream in front of you as a constant beacon guiding you through fog.