How to Cope with Life Altering Changes
Keep in close contact with friends and family., Make quiet time for yourself., If you have been diagnosed with a disease or disorder such as depression or ADHD, learn as much as you can about it., Join an interest group or church., Think...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Keep in close contact with friends and family.
If need be, clean the numbers of those "fair-weather" friends out of your cell phone.
Only true friends will stick around and help you get through life altering changes, everyone else will just take up your valuable time or add more stress to your already crazy life.
Talk with your close friends and family.
You may be surprised of their wisdom. -
Step 2: Make quiet time for yourself.
Taking the time to recharge your batteries will help you be better prepared in times of crisis.
Listen to soft, relaxing music.
Turn off the computer, TV and phone.
Learn to meditate.
Meditation helps clear the constant "chatter" in your head. , It is helpful to find a doctor who specializes in that area who can prescribe you the right kinds of treatments.
Look in to medications that could help you and take on a holistic approach to your condition.
Look at the way you live your life, what kinds of habits have you formed? What could you do to change these habits or acquire healthier ones? This is rough at first, but will get easier as time passes. , This can help you connect with people who share a similar interest and maybe provide a wider network of support.
There are many churches that sponsor support groups for coping with life changes.
You can also research support/interest groups on the internet. , Live life one day at a time.
Set small goals for yourself and reward yourself when you reach them.
Sometimes looking too much at a long term goal can be overwhelming.
Break up the larger goal into smaller goals. , This can take your mind off stressful events.
Visit a friend you haven't seen in a long time.
Go see that movie you've been dying to see.
Take a trip to the zoo or go to a museum.
Learn something new. , If you are already stretched thin, learn how to recognize this and assertively say no when someone asks you for another favor.
You don't have to give them reasons why. , Helping those who are in worse situations than you can really put things into perspective.
Help out at a local nursing home or hospital.
Join a mentoring program.
Help out a friend in need or a family member.
Donate money to your favorite charity. , Its not necessary for you to go join a church or become a devout religious person.
Picture a divine higher power that you can give your problems to and take over when you are worn out.
You can't control every aspect of your life.
This is impossible, so simply hand it to your personal Higher Power. -
Step 3: If you have been diagnosed with a disease or disorder such as depression or ADHD
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Step 4: learn as much as you can about it.
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Step 5: Join an interest group or church.
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Step 6: Think positively.
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Step 7: Do something fun!
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Step 8: Learn how to say no.
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Step 9: Volunteer.
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Step 10: Find your own personal Higher Power.
Detailed Guide
If need be, clean the numbers of those "fair-weather" friends out of your cell phone.
Only true friends will stick around and help you get through life altering changes, everyone else will just take up your valuable time or add more stress to your already crazy life.
Talk with your close friends and family.
You may be surprised of their wisdom.
Taking the time to recharge your batteries will help you be better prepared in times of crisis.
Listen to soft, relaxing music.
Turn off the computer, TV and phone.
Learn to meditate.
Meditation helps clear the constant "chatter" in your head. , It is helpful to find a doctor who specializes in that area who can prescribe you the right kinds of treatments.
Look in to medications that could help you and take on a holistic approach to your condition.
Look at the way you live your life, what kinds of habits have you formed? What could you do to change these habits or acquire healthier ones? This is rough at first, but will get easier as time passes. , This can help you connect with people who share a similar interest and maybe provide a wider network of support.
There are many churches that sponsor support groups for coping with life changes.
You can also research support/interest groups on the internet. , Live life one day at a time.
Set small goals for yourself and reward yourself when you reach them.
Sometimes looking too much at a long term goal can be overwhelming.
Break up the larger goal into smaller goals. , This can take your mind off stressful events.
Visit a friend you haven't seen in a long time.
Go see that movie you've been dying to see.
Take a trip to the zoo or go to a museum.
Learn something new. , If you are already stretched thin, learn how to recognize this and assertively say no when someone asks you for another favor.
You don't have to give them reasons why. , Helping those who are in worse situations than you can really put things into perspective.
Help out at a local nursing home or hospital.
Join a mentoring program.
Help out a friend in need or a family member.
Donate money to your favorite charity. , Its not necessary for you to go join a church or become a devout religious person.
Picture a divine higher power that you can give your problems to and take over when you are worn out.
You can't control every aspect of your life.
This is impossible, so simply hand it to your personal Higher Power.
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Kimberly Rodriguez
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