How to Plan Your Time (and Then Protect Your Plan)

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Is it hard for you to manage your time effectively? Do you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to? Learning how to plan your time can be a game-changer for your productivity and overall success. We’ll walk you through the importance of planning and provide practical strategies for organizing your day, week, or even month around your true priorities. Keep reading to discover expert tips on creating a time management plan that works for you and helps you achieve your goals.

Why Is Change So Hard? The 2 Reasons (Bruce Feiler)

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Why is change so hard? What gives us a sense of meaning in life? What are the three stages of adaptation? In his book Life is in the Transitions, Bruce Feiler explains that many people struggle to navigate life changes, especially transformations, for two reasons. The first reason is that change can alter the meaning of your life and the second is that adapting to change is similar to grieving a death. We’ll go over each reason in detail below.

How to Adapt to Changes: 7 Life Altering Strategies

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Want to know how to adapt to changes in your life? How can you embrace a new way of being? Navigating life changes can be difficult, but Bruce Feiler, the author of Life Is in the Transitions, argues that you can make it easier by approaching it intentionally and proactively. He proposes seven strategies that can help you adapt to life changes. Keep reading for an in-depth look at each strategy.

Why Talking About Your Experiences Can Help You Heal

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What are the benefits of talking about experiences? How should you handle it if you receive negative feedback? While it can be difficult to open up about personal experiences, Bruce Feiler argues that there are five major benefits to doing so. By becoming vulnerable, you can overcome loneliness, receive support, get feedback, and more. Here’s why you should open up about your experiences, as described in the book Life Is in the Transitions.

How to Practice Intentional Grief for Literal & Symbolic Losses

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Are you mourning a loss in your life? How can practicing intentional grief help you process your loss? Practicing intentional grief involves deliberately setting aside time in your day to grieve. You may be grieving the loss of a loved one, being laid off from a job, the end of a marriage, or something else. The important thing is that you allow yourself to process the loss. Here’s how intentional grief works, the different types of mourning, and advice for practicing it.

How to Cope With Emotions That Accompany Grief

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Do you struggle to cope with emotions? How can you overcome the emotions that arise with grief? Bruce Feiler’s book Life Is in the Transitions deals with overcoming major life changes called “lifequakes.” When changes happen, it’s normal to grieve the life you used to have. However, learning how to handle those emotions is an important part of moving forward. Here’s Feiler’s advice for learning to cope with fear, sadness, and shame.

Life Is in the Transitions by Bruce Feiler: Book Overview & Advice

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How can you cope when life throws unexpected changes your way? What are the different types of life changes? Why should you let go of your dream of living a “linear life”? For his book Life Is in the Transitions, Bruce Feiler traveled around the US, interviewing hundreds of people about the ups and downs of their life stories. He argues that although popular wisdom tells you to expect one major midlife crisis, most people actually face dozens of life-changing events. Here’s an overview of Feiler’s book, along with tips for overcoming what life throws at you.

4 Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity (Bruce Feiler)

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Why is creativity therapeutic? How can you be more creative? Navigating life changes can be difficult, but in Life Is in the Transitions, Bruce Feiler argues that you can make it easier by approaching it intentionally and proactively. One of the methods he proposes for adapting to life changes is tapping into your creativity. Continue reading to learn how you can become more creative.

How to Embrace Change: Do These 3 Things (Bruce Feiler)

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Want to know how to embrace change? How can you decide your next steps after a life change? Bruce Feiler, the author of Life Is in the Transitions, says that life changes are difficult because you’re required to find a new way of being. He discusses three things you can do to figure out your next steps. Here’s a look at Feiler’s advice for embracing life changes.