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Letters of Change

Gentle support for a life that feels true

Hi, I’m Elena Agafonova — Happiness & Transformation Coach, author of "The Midlife Career Pivot" and "Embrace Change Gently". Letters of Change is your quiet space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Every Wednesday, receive one story, one insight, and one gentle prompt — a gift for the inner growth, helping you move through life’s transitions with more clarity, courage, and self-compassion. We’ll explore themes like: your pathway to happiness, finding purpose, career reinvention, building true self-confidence. These letters are not quick fixes, but invitations to listen deeply and grow forward — one honest step at a time.

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Letting go isn’t loss. It’s the start of something new

Elena Agafonova Coach | Author | Happiness Explorer 🌱 Letters of Change A weekly space for happiness, self-trust & the art of living well Let’s begin gently Hello and welcome Reader, I’m so glad you’re here today. A few days ago, I surprised even myself. For months, I had been searching for an apartment — ready to rent, already lived in, something "safe." But with every listing I saw, prices kept climbing out of reach. I felt stuck, frustrated, even a little desperate. How could something so...

about 21 hours ago • 2 min read

Elena Agafonova Coach | Author | Happiness Explorer 🌱 Letters of Change A weekly space for happiness, self-trust & the art of living well Let’s begin gently Dear friend, Let me share a small story with you. This morning, something shifted... Since last week, my rhythm has been shaken a bit — my son started a new job in a big corporation (a proud moment!), which means our mornings have a new beat. Early alarms. Breakfasts on a deadline. Less sleep. Less space. I noticed how quickly I started...

8 days ago • 1 min read

Issue #1 The Failure Résumé: Why You Should Start One Today Photo by the blowup on Unsplash We showcase our successes. But what if we celebrated our failures too? How often has something not gone according to your plan? Maybe you: ❌ Didn’t get into your dream program. ❌ Had an idea rejected by investors. ❌ Got negative feedback on a project. ❌ Applied for a job—and never even got a response. We tend to hide these experiences, yet they shape us as much—if not more—than our victories. So, what...

9 days ago • 3 min read