Find ways to support yourself to adapt and change, as those who do thrive, while blocking change leads to less joy and success.
Engage with discomfort and pain rather than fighting or squashing those feelings, because pain is the agent of change and squashed feelings will manifest negatively in other areas like relationships or the body.
Create space in your life to allow yourself to feel and emote, as this space is necessary to process change and allows you to feel safe, think, reflect, adapt, change, and thrive.
Accommodate and allow discomfort, giving it space and supporting yourself through it, even during desired changes, as this process enables adaptation, thriving, and growth.
Allow space for both ’loss orientation’ (processing difficult feelings and reflection) and ‘restoration orientation’ (engaging in fun, distracting activities like watching Netflix), holding both side by side and oscillating between them so one doesn’t negate the other.
Prioritize and cultivate love and connection with others, as this is the thing that gives people meaning, purpose, happiness, and health when they reflect on what matters most at the end of their lives.
Focus on building a strong connection with yourself and be mindful of how you speak to yourself, because your internal relationship and self-talk directly influence your ability to build healthy relationships with others.
Express your feelings by talking to people you trust, who will listen and respect what you’re saying, as this helps you thrive mentally and fosters genuine connection, unlike promiscuous honesty.
During times of change, acknowledge that feeling abnormal is natural, and focus on supporting yourself in it rather than fighting the feelings, by finding out what that support looks like for you.
Actively cultivate flexibility and adaptability in your mindset and approach to life, as these are crucial life skills that allow you to be more open, connect better with others, and navigate uncertainty effectively.
Embrace life as a continuous process of ups and downs, rather than a linear trajectory to an ‘arrived’ state, as this mindset, combined with love, connection, and adaptability, helps one survive and thrive through life’s inherent fluctuations.
Accept that past experiences and their ‘shadows’ may resurface unexpectedly, and understand this is a normal part of being human, not a sign of failure in processing, as we are wired for bias and danger.
Avoid using busyness as a default coping mechanism, because it acts as an anesthetic, stopping you from feeling and preventing the necessary space to process change and emotions.
Identify and practice methods of expressing your feelings that are personally effective for you, as this helps in processing emotions and supporting yourself through life’s challenges.
Practice self-compassion, especially during times of change, as it is a way to support yourself through difficult processes.
Engage in physical exercise that allows you to express and release feelings, such as kickboxing for fury, as it can be a powerful way to release emotions and support yourself during change.
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