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