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• Part 1 of 2: Dealing with change wisely
• Part 2 of 2: Taking action

Accepting change is difficult for many people. However, it is worth bearing in mind that part of a person's growth process requires you to accept that life is constantly changing. You may lose your job, lose loved ones, move unexpectedly, or face some other change in your life, but these changes are just a part of life. We may not love how society or your environment is changing, but you will have to learn to deal with these changes in a positive way. Fortunately, there are many ways to look at change, deal with it, and ultimately accept it.

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Part 1 of 2: Dealing with change wisely

1. Embrace your feelings about change. Whatever change it is that makes you feel uncomfortable, embrace it. There is no way you can leave it behind if you ignore it and don't try to deal with it. If you embrace the feelings, it will be a lot easier to grow and move on with your life.
   • Show others how you feel, but in a polite way.
   • If a loved one has passed away, allow yourself to grieve.
   • If you have lost your job, accept that you are angry and / or disappointed.
   • If your neighborhood is deteriorating, let people around you know.
2. Accept that change is a part of life that you cannot get out of. Before you can accept change, you will have to learn that it is necessary for old things to disappear to make way for new things. The entire history of the world and humanity can be defined by continuous change, evolution and development. Change is part of life and our existence, and often brings new possibilities - sometimes good ones too!
3. Try to put change in perspective. It's easy to be overwhelmed by change, and it starts to control your emotions, but you can take a more positive attitude if you want to take the time to put things into perspective yourself. For example, you can use the following techniques:
   • Put the situation in a different frame. Ask yourself a few questions about the change. For example, "Why am I worried about this change?" And then, "What do I think will happen as a result of this change?" And then, "Are these thoughts and beliefs accurate and realistic?" Working out these questions can help you determine if the change is worth worrying about.
   • List the things in your life that you are grateful for. In addition to its many other benefits, practicing gratitude can help you feel happier, sleep better, and possibly even overcome trauma. Practicing gratitude is a great technique to use when you're dealing with a major change in your life.
     • Try to write down 10 things every day that you are grateful for. Add more to the list every day. You can start by writing down the basic needs, such as a place to sleep, eat, etc. A warm shower, friends, family, etc. While building this list, try to keep an eye out for smaller things, such as a beautiful sunset, a nice cup of coffee, or talking to a friend on the phone.
4. Look on the bright side. Even though change can have a negative effect on your life, in most cases there is always something positive to be found. Use this opportunity to turn a loss or negative change into an opportunity or a way to rediscover your enthusiasm for life.
   • If you are dealing with a death in the family, think of all the family members you still have. Let the experience strengthen the family bond.
   • If you've lost your job, consider it an opportunity to find a new job, a new career, or a new way to support yourself and be more satisfied with it.
   • If you are going to divorce your partner, remember that there are reasons for it, and that both of you may end up being happier and able to form more satisfying relationships.
5. Try to understand why this change makes you feel so uncomfortable. It is difficult to reconcile and accept change if you are not sure why it makes you feel so uncomfortable or unsure about it. Thinking about it and looking inward can be just the thing that helps you understand yourself better. This can help ease some of your concerns about the changes. Consider the following:
   • Does the death of a loved one confront you with your own mortality?
   • Does social change make you feel insecure and feel like everything you think you know about the world is falling apart?
   • Does your partner's divorce make you feel like you are emotionally fragile and lack a support system?
6. Embrace your dynamic nature and adaptability. Try to view change as a challenge and an opportunity to grow. Remind yourself that you are a strong and dynamic person and that you will come out stronger from the change. Also, don't forget that change can be a powerful motivator to help you achieve your goals.
   • Try to use change as motivation, if possible. For example, if you've lost your job, you could take this opportunity to go back to school or pursue a career you've always dreamed of.

Part 2 of 2: Taking action

1. Manage your stress or discomfort with a change by engaging in relaxing activities. There are a number of tactics that can help you manage your stress and discomfort with the changes taking place around you. Part of the trick is not simply accepting change, but trying to reconcile with it and seek inner peace and self-realization.
   • Practice yoga.
   • Meditate.
   • Sport.
2. Keep busy! If you are going through a period in your life where change is having a negative impact on your life, keep yourself busy. Get busy, with your work, with producing something, with your social contacts, and this will be more than just a distraction. It will contribute to positive changes in your future life.
   • Keeping yourself busy can help you move on and think about other areas of your life.
   • Keeping yourself busy can create new opportunities for you.
   • Find a new hobby. Try something you've never done before! Having fun with new activities will help you enjoy your life after the change. You will be happy that you took the opportunity!
3. Talk it out. Talk to other people about how this change makes you feel uncomfortable. Your friends and loved ones may welcome the change, or have different ideas about the consequences of the change, which makes you uncomfortable. If you talk to them, they may be able to offer you a perspective that can change your view of the change and help you accept it.
   • Another outcome may be to find that others are just as upset about the change as you are. Knowing that others are in the same situation can give you just the strength and guts to accept the change and move on.
4. Make a list of life goals for yourself. An important part of accepting change is finding a way to move on with your life and start thinking about the future. By looking ahead to the future, you can better deal with the past and accept it as something that needed to be done in order to move on. Think about:
   • Getting a better job.
   • Exercise and get healthier.
   • Traveling and seeing new places.
5. Working for a better world. Accept the change that makes you uncomfortable and decide that you want to try to use your energy to make the world a better place. In this way, you not only accept the changes, but you also turn it around and use it as fuel for what you think is positive change. Consider the following options:
   • Volunteer for a cause that you feel is important.
   • Helping someone you know who is in need.
   • Adopting a pet without a home.