Periods of change and transition can bring up a wide mix of emotions. You might feel excited, uncertain, hopeful, worried, motivated, tired, or a combination of many feelings at once. All of these responses are completely normal.
Change can affect people differently depending on their role, personal circumstances, past experiences and the pace of what’s happening around them. However you’re feeling, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone, many colleagues will be navigating similar thoughts and reactions.
If you’re finding this time challenging, or simply want some support to help you adjust, the resources below may be helpful. They offer practical guidance, emotional support, and tools to help you look after your wellbeing during periods of transition.
Useful Downloads
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Fatigue | It is important to remember the impact fatigue can have on you and your wellbeing. This document has some top tips for combatting fatigue. Time to review - 5 minutes. |
| Recognising the Impact of Change on Yourself and Others | Change effects everybody differently. You may find that your feelings vary daily, this document helps to explain how this is normal when facing change and uncertainty. There are some tips for supporting both yourself and colleagues here. Time to review - 5 minutes. |
| Three Stage Bridges Transition Model | William Bridges, an Organisational Change Management Consultant, developed a model which explains human emotional transition in three stages or phases from ending into neutral zone then to new beginnings. This resource contains a visual illustration of the model to help you to identify what you are feeling and why as you move through the stages, ultimately supporting you to understand and recognise your response to change. Time to review - 5 to 10 minutes. |
| Wellbeing ABC | Here, the ABC of Wellbeing is explained, summarising self-care and supporting you to ask: 'Am I OK?' and what to do if the answer is no. Time to review - 5 minutes. |
