WELLBEING

MENTAL HEALTH

COPING WITH CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY 

Take stock of how you feel

• Put time aside to examine your current situation and think about how you really feel, perhaps talking it through with someone you trust.
• Always try to be kind to yourself and get support with how you are feeling.
• Focus on the short term
• The further we look into the future, the easier it is to get overwhelmed by long-term uncertainty. Instead, try to focus on the day-to-day, and think about what's in your power to do right now.

Acknowledge what's working

• Every day, consider what went well and try to list 3 things you're thankful for.

Recognise your achievements 

• Take 10 minutes and list some of your accomplishments or successes from recent months – no matter how big or small. Are there any unexpected ones in there?

Find a new rhythm

• Routine and structure can be a powerful way to feel more in control and reduce uncertainty.
• Think about all the things that you can change or control. Could you create a new routine that might work better for you? It can be as simple as going for a morning walk each day and sticking to the same bedtime routine.

Try to stay in the moment

• When going through a period of change and uncertainty, we can sometimes forget about the here and now.
• It's important not to dwell on the past, fixate on the future, or get bogged down by things you do not or cannot know.

Reframe your thoughts

• In difficult times, it can be easy to get caught up in negative thoughts, feelings, and actions. For most people, feeling uneasy is an understandable response to the uncertainty present in everyday life, but there are ways to manage these feelings.

Get practical advice

• Talk to people you trust and get support if you need it.