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RISING WOMEN EXPERT
ADVICE...
Change is part of life. So how do we deal with the unexpected or a
“change” that is more than we anticipated?
It is often when we find ourselves in the middle of a change that we didn’t
foresee that the feeling of being overwhelmed, stressed-out or anxious
occurs. There is never enough time in the day to complete what is on our
plate, and the cycle just continues the next morning. It is because we
continue to race from one thing to the next, with no time or energy to think
clearly, that we become overwhelmed.
When I first became a parent, I recognized my life was going to change.
However, I didn’t realize just HOW MUCH my life was going to change. I
thought I could continue my work, social life, and the day-to-day
activities, as I always had -- just with the addition of children. Over the
last four years, and now with two children blessing my life, I have realized
that NOTHING has continued as it always had; nor was it ever meant to. I got
to the place of anxiety when I realized things had changed...and I needed to
change with them. I stepped into the following process to deal effectively
with change.
The first step is to “stop”. Give yourself breathing space, and time to
think and reflect. Schedule quiet, uninterrupted time in your life where you
can deal with what is currently happening. This space and quiet needs to be
a daily priority!
The second step is to welcome the change that has taken place. This change
is exactly what is supposed to be occurring in your life right now. Don’t
resist it! Recognize that this is an important part of your life, and you
are meant to change with it. Nothing remains the same; and this includes
you!
Finally, look at your values and ensure you are living your priorities on a
daily basis. If not, determine how you can get back to living what is
important to you. Become conscious of the choices you make, and be prepared
to say no to some things.
Circumstances occur in our lives, so we can become more of who we are meant
to be. Embracing my role as a mother and the changes that come with being a
parent has brought me to a greater place of joy and purpose. Take the steps
you need to embrace the changes in your life, and live the way you are meant
to be!
For more advice on dealing with change, contact Tina Cassidy of
Purpose Within at 403.993.6224 or email
info@purposewithin.com
www.purposewithin.com
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