"How to Handle Major Life
Transitions Without Losing
Yourself."
Major life changes are scary, right? Minor life changes can be scary, too!
Sometimes we seek the change, other times it is forced upon us, but you can handle it gracefully without feeling like you have lost a part of you. The best way to navigate any change is with compassion.
Compassion for the situation, for others, and of course, for yourself. Many of my clients come to therapy because they can easily have compassion for others, but often lack it for themselves. So, what does self-compassion look like? Being your own ally, not an enemy. Treat yourself like you would treat a friend, even when that friend has made a mistake. If the golden rule is “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”Rethink that, you would never do to others what you do to yourself!
Take a minute here to think about that. How does it feel to be kind to yourself? Does it feel strange? Do you think you can show yourself compassion?
Navigating the Transitions
Next, visit the stages of progress. Some change is fast-paced with no warning, and other times, it is implemented one thing at a time. Give yourself a chance to slow down, take a deep breath, and evaluate where you are in the changing process.
Is there more to be done? Do you need help? Are you happy with the changes? If not, why? Also, try to remember a statement that is used in many therapies,
“Acknowledge and accept situations you cannot control, apply courage to make changes within your control, and use wisdom to distinguish between what can and cannot be changed.”
This will help you to stay on task and feel less overwhelmed by the changes.
If this sounds like something you need help with, check out Wellspring Counseling, LLC.
How to make positive changes gracefully
Lastly, celebrate your successes. If this is a change you wanted, reflect on how it went and what worked well. Be proud of moving forward and not allowing yourself to stay stagnant. If this was an unwelcome or unexpected change, give yourself credit for the ways you tolerated the change. If you feel you need more time to adjust, give yourself that time. Like the old adage, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”.
Navigating changes, finding ways to accept new situations, and progressing with goals can be tough.
Contact Wellspring Counseling, LLC.
We’re here to help you find your way!
Sometimes we seek the change, other times it is forced upon us, but you can handle it gracefully without feeling like you have lost a part of you. The best way to navigate any change is with compassion.
Compassion for the situation, for others, and of course, for yourself. Many of my clients come to therapy because they can easily have compassion for others, but often lack it for themselves. So, what does self-compassion look like? Being your own ally, not an enemy. Treat yourself like you would treat a friend, even when that friend has made a mistake. If the golden rule is “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”Rethink that, you would never do to others what you do to yourself!
Take a minute here to think about that. How does it feel to be kind to yourself? Does it feel strange? Do you think you can show yourself compassion?
Navigating the Transitions
Next, visit the stages of progress. Some change is fast-paced with no warning, and other times, it is implemented one thing at a time. Give yourself a chance to slow down, take a deep breath, and evaluate where you are in the changing process.
Is there more to be done? Do you need help? Are you happy with the changes? If not, why? Also, try to remember a statement that is used in many therapies,
“Acknowledge and accept situations you cannot control, apply courage to make changes within your control, and use wisdom to distinguish between what can and cannot be changed.”
This will help you to stay on task and feel less overwhelmed by the changes.
If this sounds like something you need help with, check out Wellspring Counseling, LLC.
How to make positive changes gracefully
Lastly, celebrate your successes. If this is a change you wanted, reflect on how it went and what worked well. Be proud of moving forward and not allowing yourself to stay stagnant. If this was an unwelcome or unexpected change, give yourself credit for the ways you tolerated the change. If you feel you need more time to adjust, give yourself that time. Like the old adage, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”.
Navigating changes, finding ways to accept new situations, and progressing with goals can be tough.
Contact Wellspring Counseling, LLC.
We’re here to help you find your way!