Tips to Managing Life Transitions

These suggestions can help you through the process of a life transition.
Focus on the aspect of transition in which you thrive.
Experts say there are three aspects of transition — "the long goodbye," "the messy middle" and "the new beginning."
A person is usually better at one transition aspect, so focus on that one.
Be clear about your emotions and act on them.
Big changes can be scary.
Identifying your fear can help you process it and other emotions.
Let some things go.
By letting go of aspects of your old habits or personality, you make space for new outlooks and ways of doing things.
Get creative.
From cooking to painting, creativity can help with feeling grounded when things get chaotic.
Give your life story a revision.
Transitions are periods in which old behaviors and fears can be healed.
Remember that you are in control of the story you tell about your life.