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The first thing we let go in times of stress is taking care of ourselves, so be sure to make this a high priority.<\/li>\n<li>Set priorities for your work during the time of transition. Know what is most important and must be\u00a0attended to\u00a0first, whether it is\u00a0honoring a keepsake that is your&#8217;s after a loved one&#8217;s passing or getting your bedrooms set up asap during a move.\u00a0\u00a0 You will feel focused and with direction, which can be very calming during this time.\u00a0 Create a plan so that you can work through the transition.\u00a0 Sometimes just having a plan makes all the difference.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Make a complete list during times of transition.\u00a0 Just getting all your ideas and thoughts on paper makes you feel more in control. You can use your energy to get things done, instead of frantically worrying about all the items and how will it all get done.\u00a0Do this every day so you can keep up to date too.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Seek assistance.\u00a0 We all work better as a team.\u00a0 Find others who can help you in any way needed.\u00a0 It might be having help watching your kids, getting items moved, or just processing the pieces of the transition.\u00a0\u00a0 Help is all around us, we just need to be open to asking for it.<\/li>\n<li>Acknowledge that &#8220;this too shall pass.&#8221;\u00a0 Transitions are just that &#8211; the bridge between the &#8220;now normal&#8221; and the &#8220;new normal&#8221;.\u00a0 We transition through different phases and stages.\u00a0 The &#8220;new normal&#8221; will emerge after a time too.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Change is hard! We all like things, places and people to remain status quo. 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