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Embracing change We can often benefit from fresh starts and new beginnings; clarifying our thoughts and embarking on new adventures. However, the fear of change can stop us.
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anaging change can be tricky; whether its adapting to a new role as a parent, starting a new job or even beginning a new hobby.
Steph Williams is a qualified psychological wellbeing Practitioner based in Peterborough. She provides private one to ones, supporting anyone with mental health and wellbeing difficulties.
Although we are programmed to feel comfort from things which are familiar and consistent in order to survive; change is also required for growth and progression. Here, I suggest a couple of techniques that can help ground you whilst enduring change and the unfamiliar. Meditation... Is a great way to clarify our thoughts and focus our attention. There are many misconceptions and stereotypes of meditation, one being that you have to be sitting cross legged in a tranquil environment, this is not always the case! Simple mindful techniques for two minutes can help you to remain focused and keep calm. One technique you can use is called Present Moment Focus.
This entails using all five of your senses to bring you back to the here and now. Try and ask yourself what can you feel whilst reading this magazine? Take notice of the ground beneath your feet, is it soft or hard? Notice the comfort of the chair supporting your back. Perhaps you can hear some birds outside? Maybe you're drinking a cup of tea? Notice what the temperature of the tea feels like in your mouth and the warm sensation of steam on your face as you take a sip. It’s natural for your mind to pull away when doing this, simply acknowledge where your thoughts have gone and bring them back to the sense that you are focusing on. Mindful breathing... Is an additional technique that can help us to both relax and remain focused. Taking several deep breaths in through your stomach counting for 4 seconds, holding for 2 and slowly releasing for 6 can help calm you during those times of uncomfortable change
> For help and support email Steph at becomeyourbestself19@gmail.com QueenBee magazine
Blossom issue 2020
57
