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"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance."
Whether large or small, changes can be unsettling, even scary. A move to a new city, the end of a relationship, a career change, the upcoming elections..... there are so many ways our lives are constantly evolving. What about the recent time change? How often do you lament the end of long summer days? When faced with change, we often decide we don't want it and find ourselves fighting against something we have no control over. Change is inevitable and the best way to move forward in the face of change is to embrace it. The acceptance of change enables us to ride the waves, gain perspective, and determine healthy ways of moving ahead. Check out the articles below for some tips and stories on EMBRACING CHANGE
Wishing you a transformational November!
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10 Tips for Embracing Change
We live in a constant river of change, our body and psyche are never static; all that we are, all that we love, all that we know, is in an ongoing process of unfolding into new possibility.
Yet, we often find ourselves resisting and avoiding the call to real change guiding us forward in our lives. We hold on to an expectation of how things should be for our happiness and in the holding, we fall out of alignment with the truth of our growth and our authentic selves.
So how can we learn to embrace change in order to experience the freedom that comes from going with the flow?
 #1 Reduce Expectations. When you set reasonable expectations, and don't expect or demand a particular outcome, you're better able to manage any changes that do come your way. Unreasonable expectations of life, however, will likely be met with loss, disappointment, and pain. Keep your expectations within a more manageable range. If you find that your expectations are constantly not being met, then perhaps it's time to shift and reduce your expectations. This doesn't mean you can't want or hope for big things, it just means that you are open and flexible with the outcome of a situation.
#2 - Acknowledge & Accept Change. Be aware that change can happen in your life. This means understanding that things can and will be different from how they are now. Acknowledging change is... (read more)
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April* came to Stand InBalance because she felt stuck in her life and was falling into a deep depression. She had moved away from a town she loved dearly in order to pursue her career. While she knew it was the right decision, she felt lost and was not as happy in her life as she was before the move.
As she met the 4-leggeds, April* felt drawn to a one horse in particular and chose him to go on a walk with her. She said she chose him because he was "friendly, nudged her a little, put his head up to her heart and clearly wanted her to choose him". She grabbed a halter and a rope and connected up. They took not more than 2 steps and the horse stopped in his tracks...(read on)
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"I came to Stand InBalance because I struggle with healthy boundaries in relationships and want to really hone in on how to strengthen my boundaries in a healthy manner, protect and take care of myself. The experience I had was so
much more helpful, being in an environment where I am actually doing
the work and not just talking about it like in traditional therapy. I worked on how to
be more direct without fearing how others are going to react and to choose healthier situations when someone isn't heeding my needs. I am so grateful for the incredible facilitators at Stand InBalance."
-Nancy, Stunt Woman.
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