Ask Dr. Kelley… by Dr. Kelley Taylor
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“Regardless of what has happened to you in your life, regardless of how young or how old you might be, the moment you begin to think properly, this something that is within you, this power within you that’s greater than the world, it will begin to emerge. It will take over your life. It will feed you, it will clothe you, it will guide you, protect you, direct you, sustain your very existence. If you let it! Now that is what I know, for sure”- Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith
Many transitions in life are expect- ed, like marriage, the birth of a child or a change in career. These transitions can be planned for in advance and handled without an extreme amount of uncertainty and pain. At other times we may be caught off guard with unex- pected transitions-divorce, the death of a spouse, a personal health crisis or a downsizing of your corporation- these transi- tions are met with fear, uncertain- ty and an overwhelming amount of stress. It’s during times like this that we have to develop coping skills, give ourselves permission to restore ourselves and have faith that there are opportunities on the other side of the event.
Below you will find some
tools and tips to explore to help you cope mentally and emotionally through times of unexpected transition:
C: Choices
When faced with unexpected transition, you will be faced to make many choices. The first choice can be to choose that it is okay not to be okay for a while. Over time, be willing to accept the change, gather your inner resources and make a decision to move forward. You may not have chosen the circumstance, but you can choose how you react to it. You may not be able to control the outside stressors, but you can control your mindset and how you
October/November 2012 April/May 2012 ransitions
Navigating Life’s
will react to life’s events. Get in the driver’s seat of your life and choose to create your future instead of reacting to the circum- stances around you.
H: Harmony/balance In times of transition, remaining in
balance can be an important goal that holds you together mentally and emotionally. If this is an area you wish to work on, look for resources inside Aspire Magazine to help you to create balance in your life.
O: Om
Meditation and relaxation will keep you calm and centered dur- ing times of transition. Don’t be eager to fill every waking moment
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