Life is full of transitions—some exciting, some difficult, all requiring adjustment. Whether you’re starting a new job, becoming a parent, grieving a loss, or entering a new phase of life, life’s transitions can shake up your routine and challenge your sense of stability, your identity, and your purpose. 

Even welcome changes can bring stress, uncertainty, or emotional ups and downs. But with the right strategies and support, you can navigate life’s transitions with greater self-compassion, clarity, and resilience. 

How Change Impacts You 

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or unsteady during life’s turning points, even if the transition is something you chose and looked forward to. Big changes often involve disrupted routines, a shift in responsibilities, or a change in your sense of self and purpose.   

So many changes occurring at once can impact your mental and physical well-being, as well as your mood, behaviors, and relationships.  

Tips for Building Strength and Resilience 

Here are a few strategies that can help you navigate life’s changes with greater strength and confidence: 

• Be patient with yourself. There’s no “right” way to feel or a set timeline for adjusting. Give yourself time. You’re navigating new territory.
• Stick to healthy routines. When everything else feels uncertain, simple habits like eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising, and staying connected can stabilize and strengthen your mental and physical health.
• Acknowledge your feelings. Change can bring up stress, sadness, frustration, or even relief. Whatever you’re feeling, allow yourself to notice it. Talking with someone you trust or writing in a journal can help you process your thoughts, so you’re not dwelling on them.
• Focus on what you can control. Even when you can’t change the situation, you can take small, meaningful actions. Ask yourself: What can I do today to care for myself? Who can I reach out to for support? 

Tips for Finding the Right Support 

Reaching out to friends and family can be helpful. But it’s also important to consider your Assistance Program from AllOne Health, which can help you address a variety of life challenges. For example, you can request:  

• Counseling to help you manage stress, grief, anxiety, or relationship changes 
• Resources for parenting, elder care, and family adjustments 
• Legal and financial consultations to help you prepare for or respond to big life events 
• Coaching for personal or professional growth during times of change 

Services are free, confidential, and available to you and your family members. You can access them 24/7/365 by phone or online.