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3 Personal Problems and How to Solve Them

by Kendall VanBlarcom
written by Kendall VanBlarcom

Dealing with personal problems is part of life. Ideally there are quick solutions, but this isn’t always the case. There are times when problems nag at people. They consume a person’s thoughts and become a cause of sadness and worry.

Everyone has problems from time to time. It is important to remind yourself that coping with life issues is human. You can grow from this. You can solve your current issue and learn strategies to help you avoid more problems in the future. Talking to a personal support service can help.

Problems can be solved when they are acknowledged and processed. Below are five personal problems—financial, health, stress, emptiness, and confusion—and a few ideas on how they can be solved.

Financial Worries Are a Common Personal Problem

Things change, so it stands to reason that people enjoy more money at some phases of life and struggle with their finances at other points. But, even when bank accounts are low, individuals can find happiness. Study after study has illustrated that money alone does not lead to a happy life. Obsessing over a lack of money is not helpful and can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and frustration.

If you are experiencing financial pain, choose to see the struggle as part of understanding what matters in your life. A person can access their creativity, discovering new ways to make money. Or, they can retool their budget, omitting things that are not truly necessary, prioritizing the smaller things that bring true joy.

Take Care of Yourself to Avoid Health Issues and Stress

When you are worried and stress, you may lean on an unhealthy lifestyle for relief from your personal problems. This could include eating convenience foods and not getting an adequate amount of exercise. Taking care of yourself and maintaining a healthy routine is essential. Keeping yourself healthy can help to keep larger health issues at bay.

Say no to meeting up with individuals who do not bring you joy, say yes to invites that excite you, eat whole foods, get regular exercise, and seek medical advice when needed.

Coping with Emptiness or Not Thinking Clearly

Sometimes people find themselves in a rut. They feel uninspired and unproductive. Their lives may feel empty. Breaking routines that weigh you down is a way out of empty feelings. Connect with activities that interest you. Take up new hobbies or reach out to old connections.

When individuals are unhappy, it can even lead to confusion. It can be difficult to concentrate when you do not find life engaging. It is common to experience a lack of clarity when healing from a personal loss or a broken heart. In those instances, improving your life could lead to clarity. Of course, seek medical attention if a problem persists.

Are there personal problems impacting your life? Talking through your problems can help.

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Aging

Coping with the Emotions of Downsizing

by Kendall VanBlarcom
written by Kendall VanBlarcom

Many older adults find themselves coping with the emotions of downsizing, these emotions may include anxiety, stress, and sadness. Take time to speak with a counselor and work through your emotions. Not so that you won’t feel the way do, but so you can understand why.

Reasons You May Feel Sad

Moving from a big house to a smaller house, an apartment, or into a relative’s home, can be a good solution for many older adults. Whether the shift is due to health concerns or financial constraints, know that a good decision can also come with feelings of sadness.

Sometimes individuals or couples who are downsizing grieve over moving because they are emotionally attached to the memories made in their homes. This can be exacerbated if there is a neighborhood community full of friends and long-term neighbors.

In other circumstances, coping with the emotions of downsizing is related to having to let go of belongings. In the process of donating furniture, mementos, and daily living items accrued over decades, it is common to feel a sense of loss. Saying goodbye to a life you have built can be painful at any age.

Focus On Your New Home

Feeling upset about leaving a neighborhood is normal, but for your own health, it’s important to become involved in your new community and home.

Make your new home as comfortable and cheery as you can. Don’t worry about keeping all of your belongings, simply keep the ones that bring you joy and are practical for your new home. You don’t have to be the keeper of family items for your entire life either. Give them the items now, while you are downsizing.

From there, learn about ways to be involved in your new neighborhood. Volunteering or joining a group that meets weekly to pursue a hobby are great ways to connect and make new friends. And if your first volunteer shift or club isn’t a good match, don’t sweat it. Simply shift and choose another route, there are new friendships to be made, you just have to find them.

Planning Your Move While Coping with the Emotions of Downsizing

Deciding what to keep and what to donate, packing up your home, and taking care of all the paperwork surrounding a move can be stressful. If your move is happening in tandem with shifts in your family, for example, if you are moving into your child’s home, be sure to take advantage of all the family help you can. If family isn’t available, consider hiring help. There are many organizations that help with downsizing.

It’s ok to feel sad, but there are benefits of downsizing to focus on as well. A smaller home means less work on home upkeep. And remember, every life change comes with adjustments. An end to one period of life is the beginning of another. Talk through the frustrations you are feeling and look forward to your new home with positivity and interest.

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