Our life is full of unexpected twists and uncertainties which give rise to good and bad phases in our lives. Whether it is related to moving to a new city, switching careers or facing the loss of loved ones, major life changes can be overwhelming. These transitions challenge our routines and beliefs. However, with the right and positive mindset, these changes can bring growth and new opportunities as well. This article will guide you on strategies on how to cope up with major life changes and help you grow stronger.
Acknowledge and embrace your feelings
Big life changes often trigger emotions and feelings like fear, sadness, or even anger. And suppressing these feelings can lead to stress and tension. Instead:
- Take some time to relax yourself and ask yourself whether worrying truly brings any value in return?
- Always remind yourself that it is okay to feel overwhelmed or depressed.
- Have a heartfelt conversation with someone you trust, whether it’s a friend or family member.
Practice self-care
Prioritising your mental and physical well-being can help you stay positive during these transition phases.
- Regular physical activities like exercising, boosts endorphins and helps in reducing stress and anxiety.
- Consume a balanced diet that can nourish both your body and mind.
- By maintaining regular sleep patterns and planning your day with a planned routine can lower down stress levels.
Build an effective support system
Surround yourself with supportive and kind people who can help and assist you emotionally in your tough times.
- Always prioritise your family before friends and seek mental support from them.
- Whether you need professional guidance or a helping hand, don’t hesitate to ask for help.
Recognise small moments and achievements
Take time to appreciate the things you have done or achieved. Build a motivating factor from within to keep yourself going everyday.
- Reward yourself for every small or big milestone accomplished.
- Reflecting on the positive outcomes can shift the mindset during the tough times.
Plan ahead
Always be prepared for future uncertainties or mishappenings. Think about tough times and mould yourself accordingly, for example how will you manage your daily routine when your parents are not home or they fell ill or how you will navigate a job change if your company laid off you. As the popular saying goes, ‘hope for the best and prepare for the worst’, so prepare yourself accordingly.
Reframe your perspective
Whenever you’re feeling sad or anxious, figure out what’s going wrong in your mind. Try shifting your negative thoughts towards something positive. Adapting to change starts with how you perceive things in your life. Visualise the positive outcomes and feel grateful for everything you have, don’t loose faith in God.
For example, instead of asking ‘how come this loss happened to me’, tell yourself ‘God has definitely turned down a bigger problem into a lighter one’.
Tips to build long-term resilience
- Cultivate a growth mindset: Accept the challenges considering them as opportunities to learn and grow. Having such a mindset helps you adapt to changes easily.
- Strengthen Emotional Intelligence: Developing self awareness enables you to understand and manage the emotions during stressful times.
- Practice Gratitude: Reflecting on the positive aspects of your life can help you maintain perspective and foster resilience.
Develop Spiritual Wisdom
Staying positive in tough times is not easy, many of us fail in maintaining the right balance. But through the right spiritual wisdom we can mould our lives to tackle hardships wisely. A right ‘Way of Living’ can help us pass the tough times easily. Only by developing the right spiritual wisdom by understanding our sacred texts, the right way of living can be achieved.
Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is imparting the true spiritual knowledge and the right method of worship as outlined in our ancient scriptures. The way of living provided by Him has transformed the lives of people in a positive way, from curing life threatening diseases like cancer and HIV-AIDS to reviving shattered lives, He has redefined humanity, establishing peace and satisfaction in many lives.
In order to learn more about His unparalleled true spiritual knowledge, visit www.jagatgururampalji.org or watch His spiritual discourses at His youtube channel ‘Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj’.
