Big life transitions — whether they’re positive, negative, or neutral — can completely disrupt the flow of our emotions, wellbeing, and energy. Let us explore the different types that exist, their (sometimes surprising) effects, and concrete ways — including Reiki chakra balancing therapy — to reset, and feel better again.

What is a Life Transition?

First, what is a life transition? It is any time your normal routine of living is significantly and ongoingly altered. This could be marriage, divorce, birth and parenting, changes in living or job, situations or health, a sudden loss, or major realizations.

Mental, Physical, and Emotional Effects

When your life experiences a large shift — even a positive one — it can have a deeply destabilizing effect on the mind, body, and emotions. As you struggle to adapt to the change, effects can include: confusion, fatigue, irritability, dejection, insomnia, erratic behavior, brain fog, fear and sadness, and in general, feeling like the rug has been yanked out from under you, and it’s extremely difficult to get your footing again.

Feeling Better in Life Transitions

What many people don’t realize is that there are two central methods to feeling better after life transitions: time, and the body. As I explained in my article about grief relief, just as it takes time and body processing to digest a large meal, you literally need to metabolize major changes.

Belle