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Top 10 Ways to Cope with Job Transition  a coaching article edited by Morris Berg  

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Job transitions can be stressful—whether they’re due to layoff, a new job or working extra hours because others workers were laid off. If you’re facing one, consider the following.

1. Take an honest look at yourself. What are your strengths, weaknesses, skills? How did those influence—positively or negatively—your transition? What can you work on to help your next step?

2. Step up your self-care. Major changes are physically and emotionally taxing. You need self-care now more than ever. Ensure you get decent meals, sleep and exercise.

3. Engage your curiosity. What went wrong, or right? What could you have done better? What worked really well?  Discuss it with someone outside the situation.

4. Focus on what you want, and less on what you don’t want. Keep your eye on the prize.

5. Find support. Since your transition affects your family as well, it may be better to seek the outside support of friends or professionals. Now is the time to get coached!

6. Work on your thoughts. Calm your fears and reinforce your sense of hope and happiness. Use self-help techniques and get additional help if necessary.

7. Reassure (or avoid) those who are threatened by, or jealous of, the change.

8. Create your own rite of passage. This can be anything from having a special meal with friends or loved ones, or inventing your own special ritual. Ceremony and ritual help with all transitions.

9. Let go of how things were “supposed to be” and accept “how things are.” Find appreciation for what is. Learn to practise gratitude. Being in an appreciative and happier mood can give you confidence, help you get that new job or help you to fit into your new working environment. 

10. Keep things in perspective. Or try on a new perspective. Don’t get stuck. Remember, the only constant is change.

Author’s content used under license, © 2008 Claire Communications
Edited with additional content by Morris Berg

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