Life isn't linear, transitioning smoothly from childhood, to career, to parenting and eventually to retirement. Major transitions - significant life changes - can and do happen at any time. Sometimes several changes happen at once and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Every one of us is now experiencing at least one major life change - the Covid pandemic. Many of us are also being hit at the same time with other challenges of loss, grief and dislocation. How do we successfully navigate times of transition? We start by choosing to engage with our challenges, accept and deal responsibly with our intense emotions, and focus on what is most important. Gratitude - even for the little things - and hope are essential.