Coping with change
Explore how you can navigate change to help you accept and adapt to changes beyond your control with Workplace Strategies for Mental Health.
Theme: Emotional Resilience, Mental Resilience, Environmental Resilience, Organisational Resilience, Resilient Transitions
Type: Document
Implementation timeframe: Manageable
From Workplace Strategies For Everyday Life
Change is one of the few things you can count on in life and at work – and it’s a common source of stress for many people. Even subtle changes can impact our sense of control and familiarity.
When there’s change or uncertainty at work, it’s normal to feel a degree of fear or anxiety. If we’re also stressed for any other reason, our resistance to change can be intense. When we resist change we can’t control, there can be a negative impact on our well-being, relationships and ability to cope.
We can all learn to better anticipate, adapt to and accept change. We can also learn to alter our situation and avoid unnecessary stress.
While every change will be different in terms of both its impact and how you respond to it, try the following concepts to help you manage most changes with less stress.
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