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Life’s Changing! Roll With It!
Emily Allen
October 30, 2024
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Hello, Wonderful Human Friend!
Your life is not a book that’s already published and gathering dust on the shelf. It is a living, breathing, ever-evolving story. Let’s embrace each day as a new beginning with a willingness to have a fresh perspective on the world.
How can embracing change lead to a more fulfilling life?
Through change, we learn to adapt, grow, and discover our true potential. Every change, no matter how small, is an opportunity to reinvent yourself!
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“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.”
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DEEP DIVE
You’ve heard it before: The one constant in life is change.
When we resist change and attach ourselves to certain outcomes or dwell in the past, change can be a significant source of stress. It creates a push and pull that negates our forward momentum – kind of a large-scale version of that feeling when you’re standing in front of an ice cream case trying to decide which flavor to get if your fave is out of stock.
If you don’t choose something, you’re going to walk away without ice cream. (Nooo!)
If you accept that you’re going to have to try something new, the choice becomes an adventure. Who knows? Maybe that artisan-style coconut creme will become your new favorite!
Expand that approach on a bigger scale: what would life be like if change was something you sought out, rather than protected yourself from?
Recognizing and embracing change as part of life can transform this stress into an opportunity for growth, discovery, and, ultimately, fulfillment!
Managing Change in a Changing World
“To move with the change, paradoxically, the first thing we need to do is stop moving. Not what you expected to hear, right?! Listen on.
We need to pause. We need to take the time to pull out from the chaos, the changes, and the upheaval of our lives so we can, from a balanced mindset, choose how to carry ourselves forward. Without choice, without setting a direction, we are just like leaves on a stream, randomly being carried along by the current. It’s no longer life as usual. We need a new game plan. But we can’t create one without pulling out, without distancing ourselves to reflect on the circumstances, take perspective, and regain balance. So amid these changes, as unsettling as they are, take the opportunity to pause — to slow down, check in with yourself, and get grounded. There are many ways to do this.” (Ready for more? Read on.)
The Stress Connection
Resistance is a breeding ground for stress. When we oppose change, we create friction that disrupts our flow, and if we don’t have good coping strategies in place, that stress and discomfort can balloon into behaviors and habits that keep us right where we are. If this happens often, don’t dare blame yourself! It’s an entirely human response. We want to keep things known.
To reduce this stress, let go. Allow change to unfold.
4 Steps to Embracing Change Every Day
Shift your mindset. Embrace growth, viewing change as a means of expansion rather than an obstacle to be overcome.
Build resilience. (More on this in our upcoming Start Over Daily messages! There are so many ways to tackle this challenge!) When you fill your toolbox with strategies to bounce back from stress, you’re unstoppable.
Stay connected. Maintain your supportive network, or find one. Sharing experiences with friends or mentors can ease transitions, providing comfort and perspectives.
Practice self-care. Go beyond the bubble bath and pedicure here. Prioritize activities that nourish your mind and body, help you mitigate stress, and enhance your ability to cope with disruption.
Embracing change opens the door to equipping ourselves with life skills that will stand the test of time! Focusing on adaptability reminds us that we have everything we need to navigate this world together.
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Ready to Embark on Your Journey of Transformation?
The Starting Over Toolkit is your ultimate companion for navigating life's transitions with confidence and purpose. This comprehensive resource offers practical strategies, inspiring insights, and actionable steps to help you embrace change and create the life you've always dreamed of.
Inside, you'll find: • Guided self-reflection exercises • Goal-setting frameworks • Mindfulness techniques • Stress management tools • Community-building strategies
Whether you're facing career shifts, personal challenges, or simply seeking a fresh start, this toolkit empowers you to take control of your future. Don't just dream about change – make it happen!
QUICK HITS
🌍 Managing Change in a Changing World
🍎 6 Snack Foods and 3 Easy Recipes to Reduce Stress
🔄 Routine Disruption: How to Change Your Habits for the Better
🦴 Why does bone density matter?
🧘 Exercising to Relax
HEALTH & WELLNESS CHALLENGE
Love On Yourself
This week, commit to building your resilience through movement! Our bodies naturally want to move – it’s how we process our feelings and is especially important during times of change or stress.
So give yourself some love this week, and let us know which movements became your favorites! (Bonus challenge: Complete one task each day and compound them, or add them to your routine, so you end up with 5 new movement practices by the end of the week!)
5 Low-Impact Exercises to Get You Going
You don’t need to invest in a gym membership or expensive equipment to give your body some love! You just need to make the choice and start with something small that puts you in motion.
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Permission to Start Over Community
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FINAL THOUGHTS
What if the secret to professional and personal success is simple?
What if the only criteria we cared about was how much we loved our life?
Forget what others might think of it, just for a moment. Forget comparing yourself to those picture-perfect views on social media.
Follow your personal values, and you'll build a life you love.
Your core beliefs deserve to be honored!
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