Coping with change
Coping with change is stressful, even when it is positive and welcome. Too much stress at a time, or even a moderate amount of stress over a long period of time, can be unhealthy. It is important to strive for balance. People who experience a lot of changes in a short period of less than a year, for example, are more likely to suffer an accident or illness during this period that people face less.
During periods of change and high stress, remember that regular exercise, a balanced diet and adequate sleep is necessary to maintain your ability to cope. Evaluate your life on a regular-basis every few months or so to determine the number of significant changes that you encounter. While aware, it will be easier for you to understand and deal with the stress that almost always accompanies change.
The physical symptoms of change can be unsettling, to say the least. Change can cause all kinds of symptoms and stress-related disorders such as headaches, insomnia, digestive problems, muscle tension and back pain, high blood pressure and heart problems, immune response altered, depression or anxiety, irritability, overeating or not eating enough, or abuse of alcohol or drugs.
If possible, schedule changes planned so that not too happen at once. For example, if you are getting married, buying a new home, and deal with a sick parent, it's probably a good idea to hold off on looking for a new job until you have time adapt to these other changes.
When you find yourself facing an unexpected change, take a moment to assess your emotional response. Ask yourself how you feel. Are you happy, sad, scared, angry, threatened, angry, excited, or indifferent? Once you have determined what you feel, it can help to ask yourself some or all of the following:
- Is my reaction justified
- is the intensity of my ? reaction justified by the facts?
- Am I overreacting or misinterpreting?
- is there another way of looking at this? Is it possible here?
- Are there aspects of this situation I can control?
- Would more information to help me better deal with this change?
Learn a relaxation exercise. Relaxation is one of the most effective tools for managing stress and anxiety or tension that can go along with it. Relaxation helps your body to mitigate the negative effects of stress and can keep you better physically and mentally works.
Do not expect to have to endure every single change. Trusted friends, family, colleagues, clergy or professionals such as counselors with your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help you deal with change and resilience building
Sources: . Workplace Options, Strategies LifeWork EAP, Adventist Behavioral Health and Shady Grove and Washington Adventist hospitals.
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