Comments on: 10 Strategies for a Big Life Change

By: Stress Test and Tips To Reduce Stress | The Wisdom Journal

Stress Test and Tips To Reduce Stress | The Wisdom Journal — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:03:34 +0000

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By: smallnotebook

smallnotebook — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:47:42 +0000

Wow, so many of you are moving! I know that’s not easy. Marci, I’m so glad to hear that happy news for you.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:25:51 +0000

Good stuff! I am definitely going to be looking back at this… when I have time

By: acompletethought

acompletethought — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:03:13 +0000

I have actually been working through this list and trying to do these things just this week. These are all confirmed really work strategies for me, and your blog post on them is so very timely. My big life change is a seasonal one of gearing back up to my Bible teaching schedule.

Another one that I used today when I felt my stress level rising was to take a deep breath and ask the question, “Lord, what do you want me to notice of You in this very moment?” The answer came almost immediately in an unexpected but much welcomed cool breeze–in a most typically sweltering day. I thanked Him for the weather and went on with the have tos.

By: Marci

Marci — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:20:31 +0000

Hi Rachel…
Thanks for the post! As I mentioned in my blog, we are in the process of getting ready for a real estate auction. Thankfully, we have found another house that we LOVE! I will use the ideas you have listed. I can sympathize with #3! I’m the exact same way, and I’m trying to be better. I’ll keep you informed of the progress in our journey!!

~Marci

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:27:37 +0000

This post was just what I needed!

I recently moved to a big city from a small town and got a new job working with inner city kids just last week. I thought I could handle it all but I’ve noticed that I’ve been very impatient and snappy. Your post gave me the reassurance that change is stressful and the inspiration to take some time to think and set goals.

Thank you!

By: Amanda @ www.kiddio.org

Amanda @ www.kiddio.org — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:57:09 +0000

What great ideas. We’ve been facing down the possibility of a move in the next year, plus a (surprise!) baby nine months ago. Both have been unnerving, but having a plan in place to deal with these sorts of changes would be so helpful! Thanks for the insight

By: Move To Portugal

Move To Portugal — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:40:16 +0000

All good strategies Rachel -
I often feel like my whole life revolves around our big move, and to a certain extent it does, however I’ve learnt to take a break now and then. There are good bits though, like researching where you want to live, which involves holidays…see you in a week lol
-Laura

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:24:34 +0000

Thanks for the fabulous reminder! My family and I are moving at the beginning of September and I have felt super stressed and overwhelmed the last few weeks. Your thoughts have helped my put a few things in perspective.

I think for me the big one is #6…I want to be super organized, but that sometimes takes time I don’t have, or time I would rather be spending saying goodbye to friends and family.

By: RDS

RDS — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:52:48 +0000

Thanks to my job, my family typically relocates to a different country every few years. It’s a great deal of fun to really experience different ways of life, but it can be very stressful. These are great tips and we already use a lot of these (and probably should use the rest, too). The other big thing for me is to make sure that I am getting regular exercise. If I am not swimming, running or biking a few times a week I find that I am not only more lethargic and less productive, but I am also much more vulnerable to stress. It might not work for everyone, but it is huge for me.

RDS

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