Tuesday 24 September 2019

8 Ways to Navigate Change Without Stress and Anxiety

a post by María Tomás-Keegan for YourTango.com [via World of Psychology]



Change doesn’t have to be terrifying

Life change — and change in general — is certain to happen. According to the Greek philosopher, Heracleitus, “The only thing that is constant is change.”

If this is true, and I believe it is, coping with life changes, transitions, and the stress and anxiety that comes with it should come more easily to everyone, don’t you think?

Yet, many shudder at the thought of change. Some bury their heads and hope it will go away while others open their arms and welcome the opportunities.

Heracleitus’ philosophy is a good starting point for those who shudder and duck and cover when they face a major change in life. It may help to do a little reframing and think about change differently.

One way to approach change is to go with the flow. Enjoy the ride, as wild as it may be.

This, of course, is easier said than done when you’re coping with life changes and transitions.

Here are 8 easy ways you can embrace change in your life and make it work in your favor:

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I am not sure that “easy” is the word I would use for these 8 ways to embrace change but “effective”  might work – at least for some people.
So, here I am, posting about change when I know how hard I resist it myself.
Practice what you preach Granny!




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