How to Embrace New Beginnings
So, it’s time for you to try something new, something different? New beginnings can be tough and stressful, especially if you start over in a new location or a new profession. Although there isn’t any way to make these changes easier, here are five tips to help you conquer and embrace your new beginning.
Break It Down – Take Smaller Steps
We can’t accomplish an annual goal in a day, can we? Breaking your goal into smaller goals or milestones can help it feel more within reach. You can do the same when facing a major change. Break it down into smaller steps to make it more manageable.
For example, if you are moving to a new city, see if you can break your move into three days. Or maybe you spend the day before setting up the utilities at the new place, and that way, when you are tired from moving your belongings the next day, everything is already ready to go.
Find A Support System
Maybe you’ve started a new job or moved to a new city. Maybe you’ve had a major relationship change or health change. Whatever your challenge, make sure you have a support system in place. Even if they aren’t nearby, just having someone you can call with weekly updates can do wonders for managing your stress level.
You can also build a new support system wherever you are going. If you are new to a job, they will often have a designated new hire person you can go to with questions. Maybe see if you can exchange numbers and grab a coffee. You never know who could end up being a great new friend!
Have A Role Model
It can be important to have a role model for especially drastic changes, maybe someone who has made a similar move and thrived from it. This doesn’t have to be someone famous; it could even just be a family member. But whenever you find yourself stressed about your big change, remind yourself how your model handled it.
Be A Role Model
While this may seem a little strange in the context of a new beginning, it’s likely that you possess the skillset to adapt to your new reality. Think about it, if you’re a parent, you model behaviors for your children. You’ve been through a lot of previously unknown or uncomfortable situations and you’ve had to work your way through it. You modeled the process for your child.
You’ve probably already had several “new beginnings” in your past. Recall how you navigated the change and adapt your actions to the present situation. Model your past successful behaviors.
Enjoy Yourself
Most of all, don’t forget to have fun! This is a new beginning, and no matter what has changed in your life, there will be a few growing pains. So, embrace all the new fun things, and learn to laugh at yourself when you make mistakes. It’s OK. It’s all part of the process! When you tell yourself you will enjoy your change, chances are you will.
A new beginning can be a significant change for anyone, but there are several things you can do to embrace and make the most of it. Just remember to break the change down, reference your support system or role model, be a role model and have fun! Before you know it, your new beginning will be your amazing new normal.
Quick Recap – How to Embrace Change:
- Break it down – take smaller steps.
- Use a support system. If you don’t have one, find a new one.
- Find a role model.
- Be a role model.
- Enjoy yourself.
Make it a great day!
