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Tips on managing significant life transitions with confidence

August 23rd, 2024 | in Mental Health and Well Being

Life is full of transitions that can be quite challenging. For instance, transitioning to adulthood; getting married; becoming a parent; divorcing, losing a loved one; or ageing into senior years.

These events usually always require some form of adjustment and/or assumption of new responsibilities. It generally takes time to ease into these new roles and stages. 

Figuring out this new territory ranges from being a little nerve wracking to downright scary, even debilitating. People who have trouble managing stressful events may experience depression, anxiety and poor mental health.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to improve your ability to manage these larger bumps in the road and even do so with confidence.

Tips to managing life transitions

  • Create a support network

  • Communicate

  • Give yourself some grace

Support network

Gather a support network around you. This can include friends, family, acquaintances, counsellors, and books or other resources. Other people can provide support in the form of providing information, advice, listening, and cheering you on. Pick a variety of people who you can lean on. You’ll feel supported and more prepared to tackle what lies ahead.

Communication

Communication is key to handling significant life transitions. Speak with others about how you’re feeling and what you’re experiencing. Maybe ask how they handled it. Sharing your struggles can lighten the mental load. Listing your triumphs can boost your confidence. Both are great ways to manage situations that have the potential to become overwhelming. If you prefer, you have the option to seek out a counselling service in Surrey who will provide confidential, compassionate and knowledgeable help for challenging situations you’re experiencing.

Grace

Significant life transitions are full of the unknown for each person who goes through them. Mistakes and missteps are inevitable. Giving yourself some grace means to be kind and compassionate with yourself. Allow yourself permission to make mistakes. Forgive yourself for any you make. It’s ok not to know everything and it’s ok to ask for help. Give yourself permission to set and enforce boundaries. It’s ok to say no.

Everyone struggles with major life transitions and no one is perfect. With the proper support we can do better than muddle through. We can progress through them with confidence.

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or approaching burn-out, or just want a little extra guidance and support, please reach out to a professional counselling service in Surrey for help.



Alison Bell provides counselling services in Surrey for individuals, families and couples going through significant life transitions. Call for more information and to book an appointment today. 604-372-1545


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