Transitions - Showing up is the hardest part

Transitions can be challenging. What do I even mean, transition? Moving from one thing to another. Maybe something as simple as getting home from work but getting stuck in the car before you go inside. Maybe driving around the block a few extra times before you're able to actually get to the event that is so exciting it got you out of the house in the first place. Hopefully, you didn't get so overwhelmed you skipped entirely. The hardest part is showing up. 

Going to a party is also a great example, showing up and leaving are both transitions here. Walking into a crowded room is daunting. So, I've always thought it was best to show up early before everyone else gets there. Introductions tend to be more one on one, which is much easier to do. Then the other aspect of the transition is leaving the party. Ugh. Almost as hard as showing up at all. 

I don't want to be the first person there or the last to leave, but all too often the overthinking starts... hard to get there, hard to leave...  analysis paralysis... and then I'm stuck. 

Ideas for ending conversations:

I know you're busy, I won't keep you longer.

Let's pick this up some other time, it's been such a pleasure.

I have to head out but I'm so glad we had a chance to connect.

I've got to run but this has been so insightful.

I'll follow up with you soon, thanks for taking the time to chat.

I'd love to continue our conversation, but I have to go.

I'll let you get back to your day, I've really enjoyed this.

I have to step away but let's stay in touch.

I need to let you go but it was wonderful talking to you.

I don't want to monopolize any more of your time.

Let's pause here and pick this up later.

Before I go, is there anything else you'd like to discuss?