Throughout life you will undoubtedly be faced with some situations that create distress for you. While you don’t have control over the changes that come your way, you do have control over the way you choose to react. Keeping this in mind and accepting this truth helps us stay realistic about how we handle the unexpected life shattering changes.
First of all, you have to believe that all change happens for the better. Through change, you learn more about yourself; you discover layers of strength you weren’t aware you had. Like they say, what doesn’t kill you makes you; at the end of it all you become better, stronger and wiser.
Secondly, no matter what you are going through or how hopeless the situation looks, believe me it too shall pass. Like bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant advises: release and detach from every person, every circumstance, every condition, and every situation that no longer serves a divine purpose in your life. All things have a season, and all seasons must come to an end. Choose a new season, filled with purposeful thoughts and activities.
And lastly, form a support network. Talking about challenges helps. Connect with people who are also undergoing similar changes, or who have the expertise to guide you through the rough times. Above all never give up.
Adjusting to change in life can be very difficult, very uncomfortable. Whatever it may be that you are going through, remember that after the discomfort, tears and pain, there is growth. There is a life that you had not known before. Your success in braving the storm can open doors to many new opportunities you wouldn’t have had, had you not been through that season of change, and your life can as well be a source of inspiration to many others who are yet to experience what you experienced. See your challenging experience as a learning curve, an opportunity for growth.
Taking things deeper, we at 1Africa believe that life and every experience in it does not happen by chance. When things seem to not make sense, or are too painful for us to handle, we look to God for strength, peace and wisdom. When we allow Him into our lives, He becomes our very present help , both in in our good and difficult times. If you’d like to know Him but don’t know where to begin, please click on the banner below.
Portion of content sourced from africanwomanmagazine.net