When we go through periods of change, it can produce all sorts of feelings, including anxiety and depression. As new roles are taken on we are faced with new challenges that require us to grow and be flexible.

While change can be exciting, for many it can also cause stress, I like to also look at change as an opportunity for learning and emotional growth. With change comes the possibility for developing new ways of being in the world.  As old patterns get temporarily interupted, there is always a great opportunity for growth and development. 

So ask yourself if you are going through a period of change.  It can feel like the rug is being pulled out from underneath you.  If the answer is yes, then be aware that there is a window of opportunity for healing.  As you find yourself amidst a life-cycle shift it becomes especially important to take care of yourself, and use tools to ease the inevitable distress that comes with being human.