Change is inevitable. How do we deal with major life changes and not feel overwhelmed or stressed out?
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It’s been said that the only thing constant in life is change. People change, circumstances change, things change. Change can be small, big, subtle or sudden. Sometimes it’s a breeze, other times it’s a painful process.</p><p>Change may be a choice we make, or it may be imposed on us. A new job, getting married, starting a family, moving house — these are examples of life changes we may experience. Some people view change as a positive challenge; others fret and agonize over the consequences of new situations. Few of us deal with change without feeling unruffled, so here are some tips on dealing with change more effectively.</p>
<h2>Adjusting To Change Takes Time</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Mind%20N%20Balance/businesswoman-working-in-modern-office.jpg" alt="Adjusting to change takes time, don’t rush the process." style="margin:5px;" />
</p><p>Change involves a transition from one set of circumstances to another. Give yourself time to adjust and settle down.</p><h2>Dealing With Change</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Mind%20N%20Balance/mother-is-consoling-her-sadness-son.jpg" alt="Seek support and practice stress management tips when dealing with major life changes." style="margin:5px;" />
</p><p>Emotions will be stirred up when you feel overwhelmed. Let yourself laugh, cry or feel moody about it. Change often involves a degree of loss, so it’s OK to grieve a little and feel nostalgic.</p><h2>Change is Inevitable, Don’t Take It Personally</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
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</p><p>Change happens. That’s life. It’s got nothing to do with you. Don’t obsess over who’s to blame or why it happened.</p><h2>Embrace Change by Going with the Flow</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Mind%20N%20Balance/young-business-woman-watching-mobile-phone-in-a-town.jpg" alt="Avoid resistance to change, look forward to what change brings." style="margin:5px;" />
</p><p>Don’t resist or be too rigid. Be flexible, ride out the storm, and see how things turn out.</p><h2>Seek Support, Don’t Go at It Alone</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Mind%20N%20Balance/family-walking.jpg" alt="A strong network of friends and family is key when coping with stress." style="margin:5px;" />
</p><p>Talk to your friends and family. Share your problems with people you trust. Others may offer a different angle to the situation, which might help you make better decisions.</p><p>
<strong>Related: </strong>
<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/448/buildingasupportivenetwork">
<strong>Building a Supportive Network of Family and Friends</strong></a></p><h2>Focus on the Positive Aspects of Change</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Mind%20N%20Balance/asian-father-holding-his-son-in-the-park.jpg" alt="Embrace change, focus on the positive." style="margin:5px;" />
</p><p>If you keep looking at the
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/diseases-and-conditions/86/stress">bad side of things</a>, you might miss the good. The glass is also half full, remember?</p><h2>Break Up a Problem When You Feel Overwhelmed</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Mind%20N%20Balance/workinf-with-wood.jpg" alt="When you feel overwhelmed by a problem, break it down." style="margin:5px;" />
</p><p>A large problem will seem less insurmountable when divided into little ones. Work on them one at a time, and give yourself a pat on the back each time you overcome one.</p><h2>Making Better Decisions</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Mind%20N%20Balance/japanese-women-baker-working-in-the-bakery.jpg" alt="Dealing with change can be difficult, but keeping a positive outlook will make it easier." style="margin:5px;" />
</p><p>With new experiences, we grow wiser and stronger. Wisdom helps us make better decisions in future.</p><h2>Have Balance, Spend Time with Friends and Family</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
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</p><p>It’s important to have a personal life to fall back on to help you through tough times. Take time to be with your friends and family when you feel overwhelmed.</p><h2>The New Circumstances Will Eventually Become Familiar</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
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</p><p>No matter how big or difficult, change comes to an end when the new circumstances are in place and become familiar. Normality will return. Keep this in mind.</p><p>
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