The only thing is life that is constant is change...

How do we manage these changes if we are feel scared, or stuck? If off, having those feelings or really any strong feelings about something new in life are completely normal and valid. I'm notorious for wanting to fun and hide, others face anger or feelings of being overwhelmed.

Here are my TOP 5 skills to use when faced with expected or unexpected change:

1. Take a step back, and look at the situation from a different angle, ask yourself what are the pros and cons of this change, and weigh out your options

2. Set an intention for how you want to be (or behave) during the change, so you can help prevent yourself from anger or sadness

3. Do at least one thing thats the same, so you can know that you will be ensured to have at least one comfort item/feelings/situation to hold on to during the change

4. Talk about your feelings with friends, family, your therapist, you'll find out fast, that you are really not alone in your thoughts, feelings or experience

5. Take it one step, one day, one moment at a time, remember that you are ultimately in control of YOU, maybe not your environment or other people, but you are truly in-control of you.