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What to do when major life events occur

What to do when major life events occur

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What to do when major life events occur

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- Life will often throw unexpected events at you. Sometimes these are positive, like a marriage, a major vacation, or a new baby. Sometimes these events are painful, such as the loss of a loved, or a significant health concern. When either type of event occurs, the most important thing to do is stop. Give yourself a moment to process what has happened. Give you mind and body permission to reassess your schedule. It's not reasonable to expect the same level of performance at the moment. So slow down and change your expectations for yourself. This means pulling out your calendar, looking at everything you're trying to do in the short term, and stretching everything out. Find ways to delay commitments as much as is reasonable. Change the deadlines to occur later whenever you can. Often this requires you to communicate to others the challenge you're experiencing. I've found that if we're open and honest about our challenges…

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