start a new chapter

Every once in a while we need to enter a new “era” and our life changes, sometimes more drastically than others. If you’re anything like me you probably have a hard time moving on and letting go of people, places or circumstances. I know this can be scary and intimidating but I thought i’d share a list of tipps that help me deal with a big changes in my life! 

1. Don’t rush it!

Take your time to say goodbye and think about what you’re leaving behind especially how you feel about it. For example think about all the memories you made or say goodbye to those people who you might not see again even if you weren’t close to them. This helps you to get some closure and feel less forced out of a certain part of your life.  

2. Write it down!

Print out pictures, write a “looking back” journal or make a throwback playlist. Whatever helps you best to capture those moments, do it! Sometimes we are scared to leave something behind because we fear we might forget how it felt so by capturing it through something physical you can prevent exactly that from happening. Now you can revisit all your favourite memories anytime.

3. Look forward!

Yes, feeling nostalgic is okay but remind yourself of all the positive aspects that are gonna be in your life after this change! Once in a while we need to remind ourselves to think positive and to be excited for what is to come. Often our fear makes it hard to feel the excitement for new and seemingly scary beginnings but try to trust the process. It’s gonna be okay!

4. Make an even bigger cut!

Sometimes it’s good to leave things behind and this can be the perfect opportunity to really leave them. Redecorate your house/ room, get a new haircut or structure your life a new and different way. All these things can seem easier and sometimes even necessary if you’re already facing changes. So just do it! More drastic doesn’t have to mean more difficult.

5. Feel it!

Just feel your emotions deeply even if they’re irrational or others may find them overdramatic! This is probably the most important tipp from this list and the one that has helped me the most especially in the long run. Your feelings are valid and deserve to be felt completely so don’t water them down just to please others or seem normal. Change is scary, exciting, overwhelming, sad and so much more, however you feel about it is okay.

Yours Truly, 

Dear Youth Global, 

Aurelie Lambert