Top 10 Ways to Cope with Job Transition
by Lawrence
Berger
Job transitions can be
stressful—whether they’re due to layoff, a new job or working extra hours
because others workers were laid off. If you’re facing one, consider the
following.
1. Take an honest look at
yourself. What are your strengths,
weaknesses, skills? How did those influence—positively or negatively—your
transition?
2. Step up your self-care. Major changes are physically and emotionally taxing.
You need self-care now more than ever.
3. Engage your curiosity. What went wrong, or right? What could you have done
better? What worked really well?
4. Focus on what you want, and less on what you don’t want. Keep your eye on the
prize.
5. Find support. Since your transition affects your family as well, it
may be better to seek the outside support of friends or professionals.
6. Work on your thoughts. Calm your fears and reinforce your sense of hope and
happiness.
7. Reassure (or avoid) those who are threatened by, or jealous of,
the change.
8. Create your own rite of
passage. Ceremony and ritual help with all
transitions.
9. Let go of how things were
“supposed to be” and accept “how things are.”
Find appreciation for what is.
10. Keep things in perspective. Or try on a new perspective. Don’t get stuck.
Remember, the only constant is change.
Author’s content used with permission, © Claire Communications
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