Finishing Well
I think learning how to finish well is a life long lesson that will be tested and perfected with every transition. I was lucky to get some great advice about finishing well with a month to go before I left Vienna. It is the acronym RAFT . Reconcile- r econcile yourself with people, things or situations at the place you’re leaving or where you are going to. If there is a conversation that needs to take place before departure-do it. If there is a necessary but tedious task that has to occur at the next destinations-get over it, it will have to take place no matter what. Affirm - Encourage and affirm the people that have made a difference in your life. Spend some quality time with them and tell them what you really think about them in words or in letters. Leave a positive impression on the people who have made a positive impacted in your life. Farwell - Actually say good-bye. Don’t wimp out of it because it is uncomfortable an...