1. How to Handle Your Difficult Transitions
on a Daily Basis
Stop. Stop whatever you’re doing. Stop moving around aimlessly. Stop thinking. Stop talking, to your-
self or to others. Sometimes, when we don’t know what to do, we feel the need to fill in the spaces.
We need to fill the silence. We need to be doing something. We need to “fix” the problem. This is
not helping. This is simply avoiding. Stop.
Take a breath. I’m sure that this may sound a bit obvious to some. But when anxiety over a situation
builds, adrenaline increases. When adrenaline increases, our heart rate increases. To calm your heart
rate, slow your breathing. Take deep, slow breaths. You can research various breathing exercises,
but here’s a simple one: Close your eyes, breathe in while counting to 7, and breathe out while
counting to 11. This is called 7-11 Breathing.
Override negative thoughts. “This isn’t going to work.” “I can’t do it.” “There’s just not enough time.”
“Bad things always happen to me.” Override those thoughts with positive ones. “I did my best, and
I’m proud of that.” “It’ll work out in the end.” This step may take time and practice, but you’re
worth it!
Proceed. Go back to that activity that you stopped in the first step. This time, proceed but slowly. Take
baby steps. Divide the larger goal into smaller steps. Remember, slow progress is still progress!
Sometimes, when we’re experiencing a circumstance that life has unexpectedly
tossed our way, we are told to “take it one day at a time”. But what do you do
when you’re not sure you can make it through one day? How do you cope?
Achieve your wellness by conquering your life’s transitions!
Contact me to get started! I partner with you to start your journey!
Cinnamon Key, MSW, CPLC, Founder/CEO of Jamila Wellness LLC
(305) 707-4539 JamilaWellnessLLC@gmail.com
www.JamilaWellness.org
Be Well. Live Beautifully!