Everyone loves a good life-hack. A fun and inspiring way to make something easier or more manageable. As in every area of life, there are hacks that make dealing with change easier in the moment. You don’t have to take everything so seriously, sometimes approaching changes with a sense of humor can help make coping just a little bit easier.
Fun approaches to dealing with change
Life-Hack #1: Buy a punching bag – Even the most demure and conservative person needs to express their anger. A punching bag is a socially acceptable way to beat the crap out of something when you are stressed or scared. The added benefit will be toning muscles and burning calories.
Life-Hack #2: Break stuff – Similar to punching a bag, breaking things can release pent up emotions and create an outlet for getting anger and anxiety out. Go to the dollar store and load up on cheap vases or plates that you can smash and aggressively toss. The added benefit is you can create a mosaic art project with the broken bits and pieces you’ve smashed.
Life-Hack #3: Keep a journal – This is an important time to keep track of your feelings. Being able to sort through your thoughts is easy with journaling. If you aren’t accustomed to journaling, you can find journals that have writing prompts to give you a direction to take yourself. The added benefit is the next time you face a change, you can read your journal and remind yourself of how far you’ve come.
Life-Hack #4: Make a playlist – Seasons of life go better with a soundtrack. Make a playlist that reflects your mood and feelings about the changes you are making. Blast the music when you need to lift yourself up or connect emotionally through the beat. Dance it out in your living room or take a drive and sing along.
Going through a change doesn’t have to be white knuckles on the steering wheel. You can relax a bit and find ways to sort through your thoughts and feelings. It’s great to have support from friends and family, but it is also great to be able to participate in some activities that make coping with change easier on your own.
