Life is a funny old thing, sometimes. We might feel like everything is
going swimmingly well, only for life to throw us a curveball. This curveball
can be traumatic, negative and on occasion surprising. Perhaps you've lost your
job in the past, you’ve been through a horrendous break up or you begin to
suffer with your mental health. The biggest moments of your life aren’t always
bad, but they are always stressful and anxiety inducing. Take a look at this
ultimate guide to surviving the biggest moments of your life.
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Break Up
Being in a
relationship can be one of the most blissful times in your life. You may have met
your partner when you weren’t even looking for love. Perhaps you went on a few
dates, enjoyed getting to know one another, fell deeply in love and moved in
together. Finding somebody else on this planet that you connect with so deeply
can be life affirming. It can help you stop feeling so isolated and alone. When
you’re in a relationship, your self confidence can be boosted and you may feel
more attractive and capable, ready to take on any challenges that life has to
throw at you.
But, what about when a relationship begins to crumble. Sometimes,
relationships slowly start to fade away. You may be arguing a little more with
your partner, cute foibles are now turning into annoying niggles and you might
no longer enjoy one another’s company. It can be shocking at how quickly love
may turn into hate.
If you are struggling with a relationship breakdown, always remember
that a relationship doesn’t define you. One day you will have that
sophisticated wedding that you have been dreaming of since you were a little
girl. You can still send out luxury wedding invites from Pure
Invitation, you can still wear your dream dress, and you can still find that
person that you want to spend the rest of your life with. Being dumped doesn’t
mean that you will be single forever. Yes, you may grieve for a lost
relationship, but as a relationship ends, you can welcome your freedom once
again. Take some time out for yourself, enjoy doing what you want when you want
to once again, and enjoy catching up with pals and re-establishing social
connections.
Consider spending some time on your personal well being and protect your
mental health. While a little cliched, go to the salon and get a new haircut to
boost your self esteem and partake in a new hobby or travel to take your mind
off things.
Job Loss
If you have recently lost your job, you may be feeling low and
depressed. There’s nothing worse than being made redundant. You may feel that
you no longer have the skills needed to secure employment. The thought of
applying for new positions and entering into the job hunting market again can
be terrifying. If you haven’t been to an interview for years, this can be a
nerve wracking prospect.
Rather than wallowing, you need to be proactive and upskill yourself so
that your CV is glowing and will see you head and shoulders above the
competition. Rejection will happen to you in the job hunting process, but this
happens to everyone. Don’t let this dishearten you. Consider undertaking some
professional development. Take a look at the job and person specifications of
the sorts of roles you are looking to apply for and make sure you fit the criteria.
Take an evening course and enjoy gaining a new qualification. Doing this in
your own time proves that you are committed and eager to improve yourself.
If you are sick of your current career, think of your redundancy as an
opportunity rather than a kick in the teeth. If you want to switch careers,
consider retraining. Or perhaps you want to stop working for a corporate
facade, and you want to go down the route of self employment instead. Being an
entrepreneur isn’t easy and you will have to put in the hours to secure your
footing in your chosen industry, but working for yourself can be more
meaningful and make you happier in the long run.
If you are considering applying for new roles, make sure that you
utilise personalised application letters rather than using generic online
templates. These can be spotted a mile off. Instead, research the company that
you are looking to work for, and address a named individual. Think about what
you can do for the company rather than what they can do for you. Be detailed
and enthusiastic in your writing and inject some personality into your
application.
Mental Health
Anything can provoke a period of poor mental health. It is how you deal
with this that counts. Don’t bury your head in the sand and hope that things
will get better. You need to try and be proactive. Get down to the gym and
enjoy getting active. Doing some exercise can help you get your endorphins
raging in your body which can counteract the chemicals that are causing your
low mood. Even if you don’t feel up to the gym, you can head outdoors. Perhaps
a jog around your local park or a leisurely cycle ride is more apt.
Getting outside has a positive effect on your
mental health as natural light is proven to lift your mood, help you sleep better and
regulates your body clock. If you aren’t sleeping well, try and get outside for
at least thirty minutes every day. The suns rays will help you absorb some much
needed Vitamin D.
Try not to isolate yourself. While you might find it difficult to get up
every day, you must try to make it into the shower. Meet a pal for coffee and
talk. Sharing a problem really does help you to unburden yourself. If you are
struggling with opening up to someone close to you, opt to see an objective
counsellor to listen to your concerns and lend a critical ear.
Making it through the big moments in your life unscathed can be
challenging. Follow this guide and don’t just survive, but thrive.
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