LEARN TO APPRECIATE CHANGE

Change is an inevitable part of life and can be a scary thing causing many concerns. During times of change most of us tend to focus on the negative. We are set in our routines and don’t want to embrace change. Although there are people who have a natural tendency to adapt more easily to change, there are many more who absolutely hate it. Change can have a significant impact on your psychology, especially when our social environments change, such as when you need to change schools. This type of change can be drastic and impactful and you may need some coping mechanisms.

Coping mechanisms are constructive, healthy approaches to adjusting to change. Exercise is an example of a coping mechanism that can be implemented in new circumstances to help our bodies and mind in a healthy way to adjust to changes. Another healthy coping mechanism is to reach out to others such as friends, family or someone you trust. When we talk about our concerns and fears it becomes easier to process them because the external support of others helps us to process the changes around us. You may also consider journaling. Writing things down will help you to rethink the impact of the change and is a great exercise to help you understand how the change affects you.

Dr Ora Marx