Stay Sane Through Change

Twelve tips for overcoming the challenge of change

1. Pause, mourn, and acknowledge the past
Before you can effectively move on to the next stage of your life, you must fully acknowledge the pain of the past. This is especially true when the circumstances that are pushing you to the new era involve a loss. It could be the loss of a job, a relationship, or a loved one. When you mourn the past, you give yourself chances to remember, experience, and process what you have lost. You must remember what is best and noble in the people or circumstances you are mourning…

2. Maintain faith in yourself by looking at past changes and results
Taking an inventory of the previous transitions in your life will remind you that the challenge of a new change is surmountable.