Change is less stressful when you have a contingency plan in place. Reframe your thinking. Figure out what's going on in your mind when you're feeling sad and break negative patterns. Once you become aware of negative thoughts, you're better equipped to shift them to emphasize the positive.
What are 5 ways to cope with change?
Harvey laid out 5 steps to help you through the changes in your life.
- Identify what you can and cannot control. Change happens on both the micro and the macro scale. ...
- Make time to take care of yourself. ...
- Work out your thought pattern. ...
- Be in the moment. ...
- Identify what's important to you.
How do you cope with changes in life?
Take action. If the unwanted change is within your control, take an active approach to dealing with it. Try some problem-solving techniques, or set some goals to proactively address any challenges. Focusing on the problem at hand, developing a plan of action, and asking for advice are useful active strategies.
