Hey, it’s Rafic.

Welcome back to Peak Performance Insider.

Change is fast.
Transition is slow.

We talk a lot about change - switching careers, breaking habits, starting something new.

But what happens in the space between the old and the new?

That’s transition.
It’s messy. Quiet. Internal.
And it’s where most people get stuck.

If you’ve been feeling a little off, ungrounded, or unsure who you are in this season…

You’re not lost.
You’re in transition.
And this week’s edition is for you.

📌 What You’ll Learn Today

✅ The difference between change and transition
✅ Why the hardest part isn’t the new thing - it’s shedding the old one
✅ Tools to manage identity shifts without rushing the process
✅ A 72-hour reset framework for when things feel heavy

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✍️ Deep Dive: You’re Not Stuck - You’re in Transition

Most people can describe what changed in their life -
…but struggle to explain why they don’t feel like themselves.

Maybe it’s:

• A new role that still feels unfamiliar

• A new chapter that doesn’t feel like “you” yet

• A big decision that left you second-guessing everything

Here’s the truth:
You can change your situation…
…and still not feel settled.
Because change is what happens around you.
Transition is what happens within you.

That friction you feel?
It’s not failure.
It’s your identity trying to catch up to your reality.

You’re not broken.
You’re becoming.

🛠 Tools for Navigating Transition

Not everything that feels uncomfortable is a problem.
But not everything that’s hard is worth pushing through either.

Use these simple tools to make sense of where you are:

🔍 1. Friction Filter

Ask:
Is this helpful friction or harmful resistance?

• Helpful friction: the discomfort of growth, stretching, shedding old layers

• Harmful resistance: avoidance, burnout, anxiety, self-sabotage

Use your body as a barometer. If it’s energized discomfort → lean in.
If it’s draining, paralyzing, or recurring → pause and reassess.

🗺 2. Timeline Tracking

Transitions take longer than expected.
Create a visible timeline - even just on paper or notes app - of:

• When the change started

• What small wins you’ve already seen

• What version of you is emerging

This helps you stop judging your progress by the wrong metric.

📖 3. Identity Checkpoints

Every Friday (or Sunday), ask:

• “Who was I being this week?”

• “What patterns showed up?”

• “What version of me am I proud of?”

• “What version am I ready to release?”

Self-reflection = self-direction.

🎯 4. Clarify Your North Star

Transitions are easier when you remember what matters.

Pick one word to guide this season.
Write it somewhere you see daily.

Examples: Trust. Patience. Courage. Focus. Grace.

Let it anchor your choices, habits, and self-talk.

🧭 72-Hour Reset: The AAA Framework

When everything feels like too much, try this reset:

1. Awareness

Ask yourself:
What transition am I really in?
(Think identity, not tasks.)

Examples:
→ From contributor → leader
→ From hustle → intentionality
→ From proving → protecting your peace

2. Acceptance

Say it out loud:
“This is where I am now. What matters from here?”

Let go of the old narrative.
Don’t resist. Don’t rush.

3. Action

Choose one aligned move:
→ Today
→ By Friday
→ With a check-in (yourself or someone else)

You don’t need the whole map.
Just the next right step.

⚡️ Work With Me

If you're in the middle of a transition - career, leadership, or personal - and want clarity on how to move forward without losing yourself…

This is exactly what I help my clients do.

I currently have 2 spots open for private coaching this month.

📩 Email me at [email protected] and we’ll explore together if coaching feels like the right next step.

🎯 That's a Wrap

Change is fast.
Transition is slow - and sacred.

It’s not about “fixing” yourself.
It’s about giving yourself the space to evolve.

So if the old version of you doesn’t quite fit anymore…
Good. It’s working.

Keep going.

Until next time,

— Rafic Osseiran

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