Doing the same thing every day and night. Expectations met and a level of comfort develops. We are habits of routines and similarities. But throw one wrench into the mix and suddenly the blocks all fall down. Move one little piece of our little corner of the world and confusion ensues. Change is never easy to handle. No matter if big or small, it is a disruption in our storyline. Not just to our routine, but to our peace of mind.
Now
My family is going through changes now. With some time, I was able to pursue a new career path and will be changing my job soon enough. But this comes with further change, both good and bad. What was once my routine of going to work every day, will adjust into the ability to work from home. Where I was once able to travel for work, will now spend my time at home in front of my computer. I will need to adjust not just my physical routine, but my mind as well. Understanding that I will not be surrounded by coworkers every day. And I will have to be very diligent when working from home to keep my focus.
This all came from a change at my current work that was not favorable. I enjoyed the people and the tasks I was entrusted to do. But coming faced with age and experience, it was time to relook at my priorities and needs. For my mental health, a change in my career was necessary. And now that the process is in place, I can already feel lighter.
Facing
My husband is also facing change. With tasks he was assigned several years ago, becoming the new requirement, he is facing a similar need. A question of what is best for him and his family. When you are faced with choices like this, it is easy to panic and spiral into dark thoughts. But sometimes it is best to talk it out, even if it is with yourself. Because you would be surprised to find yourself beginning to see the change in a different light.
When you are faced with change, it is always best to process it first. That can take as little as a few minutes to days. By giving your mind the opportunity to comprehend what was done. Talking it out with friends and family to get other perspectives and other ideas allows you to formulate your own process. I find myself easy to react emotionally within myself first. I shutdown and block out thoughts of things going on around me. But within a day or two, I can dissect the actual change and fit it better into my life.
Change
We all go through change in our lives. Changing schools, jobs, homes. Finding out we cannot do things as we used to when we were younger. Change is inevitable. To save your peace of mind, take some time to process and sit in the change for a little while. Talk it out with friends and family for outside views. Don’t allow yourself to get absorbed and ultimately spiral into darkness. Because most change is good. And a little advice, for all the changes you have faced since childhood, has shaped who you are today. And I think you are pretty awesome.
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With great warmth,
