Navigating Life’s Transitions
By nature, life presents us with changes, new seasons, and transitions. For some of us, it may mean moving from one city to another after living in one place for so long. It may mean breaking up a relationship after years of being together. Or, it may mean coping with the death of a loved one. No matter the circumstances that we face, the emotions associated with life’s transitions must be identified and confronted in a positive and healthy way.
When you think about how you currently handle a transition, do you find yourself embracing it or turning away from it? Do you tend to ask questions to seek clarity, or do you criticize the purpose behind the transition? Oftentimes, we find ourselves so used to the status quo of our day-to-day lives, that we reject change because of what it means. Transition can symbolize a fear in some, open up a past wound that has not been confronted, or allow us to deny the opportunities for good to come with this new season.
As you notice a new transition embarking in your life, prioritize your mental health. Take note of how new changes make you feel, and how you tend to react to them. If you need to, speak to a professional about them.
Also, feel free to use these tips and techniques to cope with navigating life’s transitions:
*Journal the emotions that you feel about a current (or upcoming) transition. Be raw and honest with yourself about how you feel
*Set your thoughts on positive emotions that change can bring in your life.
* Create affirmations around the transition. For example, you can say “I am moving into this new city with excitement, joy, and expectation of great things.”
*Realign your priorities. With the hustle and bustle that a new transition can bring, it is important to ensure that you control the priorities that you can control, and focus on only that.
*Check your thought patterns. Be sure that you are in the present of each change that is happening, and recognize how your thoughts reflect your actions.
So, when you notice that a transition is about to arrive in your life, welcome the unfamiliar with open arms. Always remember, working through the unfamiliar is what will create familiarity for you!
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