Navigating "The Change": A Day in the Life

The Morning Meltdown

3:14 AM: The "Swamp Goddess" Awakening

You wake up. Not because of a noise, but because your body has decided to simulate the surface of the sun. You are drenched. The sheets are a crime scene. Your husband is sleeping peacefully, breathing like a person who isn't currently a human radiator. For a split second, you actually consider waking him up just to apologize for the heat coming off your skin.

8:45 AM: The Coffee/Cold-Flash Paradox

You finally get dressed in that cute Chocolate Brown blazer. You feel like a CEO. You take one sip of hot coffee, and within thirty seconds, your internal thermostat flips. Now you’re freezing. You’re wearing three layers in a 72-degree office and wondering if it's socially acceptable to bring a heating pad to the staff meeting.

The Midday Struggle

1:30 PM: The Great Word Search

You’re in the middle of a brilliant point. You’re killing it. Then, mid-sentence, the word—the very simple, everyday word—just... evaporates. You’re standing there looking at a stapler, calling it "the... clicky... paper... joiner thingy." Your coworkers are staring. You play it off as a "thoughtful pause," but internally you’re checking your brain for a 404 Error.

4:00 PM: The Toaster-Throwing Threshold

Someone asks you a "quick question." It’s a reasonable question. A kind question. But because your estrogen is currently in a witness protection program, you feel a surge of rage so pure it could power a small city. You have to go lock yourself in the bathroom and mist your face with HEAT CHECK just to keep from being featured on the evening news.

The Evening Reflection

The Unfiltered Truth

We laugh because if we don't, we’ll cry (and crying makes us even hotter, which starts the cycle all over again).

But here is the real deal: You aren't "broken." You are Recalibrating. Your body is shedding the version of you that was a "Shock Absorber" for everyone else’s nonsense. This chaos is just the construction noise of you building your Zero Chill Era.

Let’s Stir the Pot:

I know I’m not alone in this. Let's compare notes in the comments:

• What was your most "I’m losing it" menopause moment this week?

• What is the one thing you *wish* someone had told you about "The Change" before it hit?

  
  

Don't hold back. Whether it’s the night sweats, the rage, or the "stapler" incidents—let’s talk about it, Sis.

Embracing the Journey

Finding Humor in the Chaos

Humor is our best friend. It helps us cope. It lightens the load. When the heat hits, and the words escape, laughter is the remedy. It reminds us we’re not alone. We’re in this together.

Building a Support Network

Connect with others. Share stories. Create a sisterhood. This journey can feel isolating. But it doesn’t have to be. Reach out. Find your tribe. Support each other through the ups and downs.

The Power of Self-Care

Prioritize self-care. Hydrate. Rest. Move your body. Find what works for you. Whether it’s yoga, walking, or just sitting quietly with a cup of tea. Listen to your body. It knows what you need.

Stay Unfiltered (and hydrated),

The Consulting Chick