Transition Periods: How to Stay Balanced When Everything Changes

Career changes, moving, breakups, the arrival of a child… Transition periods can shake up our sense of stability.

1. Why Are These Moments So Disruptive?

Even positive changes cause stress because they require mental, emotional, and sometimes identity-level adaptation.

2. Common Reactions:

• Loss of motivation or energy

• Anxiety or uncertainty

• Self-doubt or nostalgia

3. A Few Keys to Navigating These Transitions:

• Accept fluctuating emotions
• Give yourself time
• Gradually create new points of reference
• Talk about your feelings with someone you trust

4. The Role of the Psychologist:

Psychological support helps you to:

• Clarify your needs and values in this new phase

• Better manage uncertainty

• Navigate the transition without burning out

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