by María Tomás-Keegan | | Life Lessons, Life Transitions, Stress, Thrive, Transitions, Women in Transition
It was one of those days when I woke up in a deep funk. I remember it so well. Is this what they mean by “life happens?” My divorce hit me hard, twice. Everyone thought I had the perfect marriage, but it wasn’t perfect at all. I denied it for years. I told friends and...
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Change, Life Lessons, Life Transitions, Transitions, Turning Point
Although the year is not yet over, it’s amazing to me how quickly this year, in particular, has gone by. 2018 has been a year packed with caregiving (my primary role), building my business, networking, writing and now, authoring a new book. Birthing a...
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Change, Choice, Direction, Life Lessons, Life Transitions, Transitions, Turning Point
I’d like to talk about something that’s often on my mind as I talk with women throughout the week. It’s about how we embrace change in our lives. If I’ve learned nothing else on my journey, I’ve learned that BIG things happen in life—your company “divorces” you, a...
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Comfort Zone, Divorce, Transitions, Women in Transition
I awoke this grey winter morning feeling as dreary as the weather outside. I had a meeting with my staff to prepare for a critical client presentation—our relationship depended on it. With the meeting about to start, I couldn’t get my head in the game. My emotions...
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Divorce, heal, Self-care, Transitions, Women, Women in Transition
Finally. It’s quiet. Bright orange leaves are blowing off the trees as I look out the large windows of my living room. There’s a chill in the air. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s November or because he just moved out. No matter the reason, I needed to warm my space....
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Divorce, Transitions, Women in Transition
Not just one divorce, but two. I’d like to share an essay I wrote that was recently published in BetterAfter50.com. I was the first in my family to be divorced. It took me six months to muster the courage to tell them the marriage was over. I’ll never forget...
