Sometimes unexpected changes occur in your life and affect your future plans and turn everything around in a positive or a negative way. Whether it is a change in your career or business, moving to a new country, a city or a new apartment, the sudden change of direction is not easy and it can cause you stress, sadness, angriness. Change is scary for many of us.
So how can you deal with unexpected changes? Here are some simple ways to manage changes in your life.
1. Think positive. I like to think about myself as the positive optimist, be positive but stay realistic at the same time. The end of something is always the beginning of something new, and this can be exciting and scary and at the same time. Think about the positive aspects of changing, think of the new and exciting challenges coming into your life.
2. Accept the consequences of the unexpected change. When something is changing in your life it can bring both negative and positive transformations. This is a part of your journey and learning more about the consequences of the change can make the whole process easier and less scary.
3. Be grateful for what you have. List down all the things you are happy about now, even the smallest one. Often you undervalue what you already have and what you have achieved so far. So if the change is making you feel down, congratulate yourself for all you did and celebrate! Show yourself a little bit of gratitude!
4. Create a new vision. How do you see your business or career after the unexpected turn? Craft a new vision of your life. Maybe you are going to start a new career path? Work on the business idea you’ve been thinking about since many months? How do you imagine it? What are you going to do?
5. Take actions. Reflect how the change is going to affect your professional and personal life and what can you do about it? What actions can you take to improve your situation? Evaluate your options and make a plan.
6. Be gentle with yourself. Often while in a transition or dealing with a change you can be hard on yourself. Accept your vulnerability and uncertainty. It is normal to feel like that.
7. Relax. It will help you to manage the stress connected with changes. What can you do to relax? go for a walk, do some meditation or yoga? How do you usually relax?
8. Ask for help. Do not do it alone. Change can be difficult and if you feel overwhelmed and stressed ask for help. You are not the only person who has been going through changes. Ask for support your friend, colleagues, mentors…
So, now I want you to choose 3 things from the list above to make your unexpected transition smooth and easy! What are you going to do this week? And if you have any suggestions or you want to share your tips about how to deal with changes leave a comment below.
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