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How to deal with stress when circumstances in our lives or others’ lives are being reshaped? Modifications in our lives can impact and affect us all differently. Whether it takes place in our
individual life or in the world we live in we all react, think and feel differently. Some transformations that occur within the world we live results in some of us feeling joy, excitement and optimism. However, the same transformation may leave others feeling despair, stress and gloom.

You are in control of how you choose to react, think and feel
about changes that are not pleasing to you. The new government has caused many to feel despair and stress amongst many other emotions. In spite of what some are feeling, they have taken action in protesting in hopes of stopping injustices and creating
change for the better. This is an inspiration to all who are not
satisfied with how the new administration is trying to alter
America into something it should not be.

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If you are not happy with the current situation and are feeling
stressed here are a few suggestions that may help you in alleviating your tension:

Remain POSITIVE in knowing the situation is not hopeless. In uncertain times or circumstances it is important to keep a positive outlook. Ask yourself what part can I play in helping to make the situation better. Keep your thoughts upbeat. Because in you being hopeful will create promising feelings; such as, optimism. As a result, your actions and attitude will be more concrete in you making the situation better instead of worse.

Get INVOLVED utilizing your passion and enthusiasm to join with others to jumpstart creating change that has a victorious outcome. Unity, passion and action can make things happen. Stay optimistic and decide how you can be helpful in making life better for you and someone else. You may not get the results you want the first time. However, let it be a motivator for you not to give up and keep moving forward for what you believe in.

Practice SELF-CARE to ensure you are nurturing your physical, emotional and mental needs. It is important to slow down, relax and re-energize so that you get relief from your burden and have the strength to keep moving forward in your journey. Find time to spend on taking care of you by doing enjoyable activities that are relaxing. Or simply do nothing at all, whichever will be most beneficial to you in restoring your physical, emotional and mental well-being.

PRAYER. If you are spiritual and pray, then you know how powerful prayer can be in transforming your life and the world we live in. You can practice praying according to your spiritual beliefs. You can pray about the fortunate changes you desire for your family, others and the world to become a reality. Remaining faithful in prayer can be life changing.

“Fervent prayers produce phenomenal results.”
~Woodrow Kroll

Learning to practice self-care, maintaining a positive attitude and gaining clarity in your life during uncertain times will help to reduce your stress. Changing Your Life Coaching is committed in guiding, supporting and encouraging you in discovering solutions for how you can take better care of yourself and gain clarity in your life. Get started today by visiting the Complimentary Coaching Session Page and schedule your session now.

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How are you coping with stress as our country changes?

What does work life balance mean to you? What it means to me is managing my professional life in a way that allows me to have time personally to do the activities I enjoy and spend quality time with those most important to me. We all have different criteria for balancing our lives in order to live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling to us.

One way to start being present when spending quality time with those important to you is learning how not to let digital devices be a distraction when spending time with someone and making the person feel irrelevant.

Are you letting your phone hold you captive? Do you find yourself constantly looking at your phone? If so, discover 4 simple ways to break your phone addiction. Start reclaiming your relationships by being present when spending time with the ones you care about most.

More than half of Americans find it challenging to offer their full attention to others due to the presence of smartphones. Many of us overlook the fact that using our phones during social gatherings diminishes our own enjoyment of these occasions. Despite of this, we still continue to use our devices, blaming external factors for our unsatisfactory interactions.

The reality is that we have developed a dependency on our phones and it is up to us to address it. So, what is the solution? Simply abstaining from using your phone is easier said than done. Especially in today's digital era where smartphones are essential for navigation and connectivity. However, there are practical steps we can take to combat phone addiction and make more mindful use of our devices.

Disable notifications for anything non-essential. For instance, only permit notifications for calls and texts. No social media update or app notification is significant enough to compromise connections with others. Your threshold may vary, so it is crucial to establish your own boundaries. Take a moment to identify and disable all unnecessary notifications on your phone.
Establish your own criteria for identifying crucial calls or texts. Consider scenarios, such as; awaiting directions from someone; receiving updates from your boss on a significant project; or being reachable by the babysitter in case of emergencies. Reflect on what messages hold genuine importance for you. If your list seems extensive, prioritize what is "extremely important."

Before engaging with others, review your list to decide on the level of importance for the call or text from the person who is trying to reach you. Keep your phone on if you anticipate receiving vital messages. Otherwise, consider switching it off or placing it in a separate location.
Determine your course of action when leaving your phone on. There will likely be numerous occasions when you decide not to silence your phone. If so, your objective should be to allocate your full attention to either interpersonal interactions or your device. It is hard to do both without making someone feel uncomfortable or offended. If it is absolutely necessary that you have to use your phone to respond to someone, then excuse yourself and find a private space like a bathroom or outdoors to do so.

If you want a quick turnaround in your extensive phone use, then reach out to friends and family for support. Due to so many peoples’ habitual phone usage, research suggests that people on average check their phones 150 times daily. We may not always be conscious of our actions. By soliciting assistance, you can expedite improving your persistent use and develop better habits when using your phone.
Determine what deserves your focus. Let’s say, you received a phone notification. For instance, it could be a message from a family member wanting you to pick up something on the way home or a coworker asking a question about a project due next week. If the message is not urgent, avoid engaging with it, so that your attention is not diverted away from the present moment. If you take an extended period of time to respond, once you return to the conversation your brain struggles to refocus.

For instance, imagine reading your co-worker’s message asking a question about the project and you thought about other issues that could arise in relation to the question. Even if you do not intend to respond immediately, the message consumes your thoughts, hindering your ability to be fully present for hours afterward.

Before reacting to every message, consider its significance. Is it worth potentially disrupting your focus for the next few minutes or even hours? We must establish boundaries, regarding what we will allow to influence our lives. If you choose to read the message despite its impact, reflect on its effect during subsequent interactions. Are you finding it challenging to listen or constantly revisiting the message mentally? Such distractions diminishes both parties from enjoying the conversations and those around you.

What Is Possible?

Implementing these principles can significantly enhance your social interactions. Moreover, you may observe a ripple effect of positivity spreading to those around you. Today, we often encounter meaningless conversations leading to nonstop phone notifications. As a result, we are distracted by constantly gazing at our screen. However, when we commit to offering our full attention, others genuinely appreciate it and reciprocate with giving you their full attention.

Challenge yourself to embrace these guidelines and create positive phone etiquette habits that will improve your social interactions. You may notice people being more enthusiastic when conversing with you. Learning to be more engaged in conversations in different relationships, may help you to be more social and feel more at ease when attending social gatherings. Prioritizing your personal connections over your digital distractions, can help create a positive cycle of interactions in your life.

This research about digital distractions and relationships may interest you.

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How To Deal With Stress During Change

Reclaiming Relationships: Break Free From Your Phone

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Discovery Session

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Life Changing

How To Deal With Stress During Change

Reclaiming Relationships: Break Free From Your Phone

Schedule A ComplimentaryDiscovery Session

Schedule A ComplimentaryDiscovery Session

Schedule A Complimentary
Discovery Session

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