How To Navigate Change Without Losing Your Mind

Life has a way of plunging us into change, often without much warning.

One day you realise something feels different. A chapter is ending, another is beginning, and you are somewhere in between.

These moments invite us to slow down, take a breath, and check in with ourselves, even if we do not yet know what comes next.

We all move through transitions differently. Some people feel comforted by plans, lists, and clear goals. Having a sense of direction helps them feel grounded.

Others find that kind of pressure exhausting. Being told they should have everything figured out can feel more stressful than supportive, especially when life already feels full.

I have always leaned toward the second group. The expectation to define the future too neatly has often left me feeling stuck rather than inspired. Over time, I have learned that change does not always need big decisions or bold declarations. Sometimes it asks for something much simpler.

For me, that often starts with pausing and noticing what has already happened. Taking a moment to feel grateful for what I have lived through can be surprisingly calming. The hard parts that shaped me, the small joys that kept me going, the people who showed up when I needed them.

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