You’re trying to balance a career in change management with your mental health. How can you make it work?

I have seen organizations create change mgmt roles that have no chance of success. Change Mgmt is only as good as the collaboration of a cross-functional teams. Even if you do everything right, but don't have the support of a key stakeholder, your efforts will fail. Knowing that you have done everything that your skills, experience and best practice warrants is all that you can do. If the org or dept is unwilling to change, that's out of your scope. I've seen org that talk a good game, but when it comes down to making hard decisions, change is not embraced. Sometimes it's too easy not to rock the boat.

Te recomiendo aprender a hacer “zoom out” es decir, saber cómo volverte espectador de ti mismo. Esto te permite desplazarte de lado del cerebro, en cierta medida descansar y tener una perspectiva distinta más amplia y más alta . Así lo que parece abrumador adquiere un tama?o distinto al verlo a mayor distancia.

In my opinion, change management projects will most of the time see resistance from the working group as people do not want a change in their life. To manage this task, one has to convince himself/herself first and be involved with full will power to execute. Stress, burnout, give up will be part of life but positive attitude on each area will help to get through.

Maintaining a healthy balance between change management and mental well-being requires setting boundaries. ?? Prioritize tasks, delegate, and communicate needs effectively. Saying no when necessary and seeking support fosters resilience and prevents burnout in demanding environments.

Need to work on emotional intelligence of an individuals inline with change management.This will lead to build relationships, reduce team stress, defuse conflict and improve job satisfaction.

Stressmanagement: Lernen Sie effektive Stressbew?ltigungstechniken wie Atemübungen, Meditation, Taping, Spaziergang, Achtsamkeitspraktiken, um mit Stress umzugehen und sich zu entspannen. Auch Aktivit?ten wie Sport, Kochen oder Musik h?ren k?nnen entspannen.

I love this question. First we must take care of ourselves before we can pour into our careers, so I say it starts with setting healthy boundaries. Prioritize task, focus on high priority items and deliverables. What needs to be taken care of now, what can wait? Additionally, build a support system. Have an accountability buddy who you check in with weekly to ensure that your task are getting taken care of within a reasonable amount of time. Communicate when it comes to challenging task, know when to reach out for support and as always celebrate! Even the small wins!

In my experience it’s important to think ahead and identify anticipated stress level when working on a project. Take breaks, and use breath work when situations get tense. Having a mental health plan will help in executing the change management plan.

To me effectively navigating stress is paramount when balancing a career in change management with mental well-being. The dynamic nature of change projects, marked by resistance, ambiguity, and conflict, makes stress management crucial, because stress has profound effects on mood, motivation, performance, and overall health. I believe that to address it, we should proactively identify stress sources, symptoms, and triggers, employing diverse techniques such as meditation, exercise, breathing exercises, hobbies, music, and humor, while avoid detrimental habits like smoking, drinking, overeating, or procrastinating for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It can help fortify resilience and sustain optimal mental and emotional states.

Building resilience with the wrong mindset can feel like climbing a mountain. I’ve found there are three keys for turning the mountain back into the more appropriate molehill. First, you need to reflect and find what triggers you. Change management is tough both from a people and process perspective when you’re feeling overwhelmed or even angry, what are you reacting to? Find it and prepare for it and your reaction. Second, find outside perspectives to give you context and support ideation, thinking during difficult times is key. Lastly, bring context from your life, did you ever get shouted at during team sports, or loose a big hand of poker? You’ve had real-life experiences and are still here… you’re probably a lot tougher than you think.

Fostering resilience is essential for balancing a change management career with mental well-being. In the face of constant change and uncertainty, resilience enables bouncing back from challenges. The way I choose to build resilience, is by cultivating a positive mindset, focus on strengths, embrace feedback, seek growth opportunities, and celebrate achievements. Establish a supportive network for encouragement and inspiration is also very important.

Arrr, me hearty! ? Balancin' a career in change management with yer mental health be as treacherous as navigatin' the stormy seas! But fear not, for I'll be yer trusty compass in this endeavor. To keep yer ship steady in these tumultuous waters, ye must build yer resilience! Embrace yer inner pirate spirit—bold, dauntless, and unyieldin'! Set yer sights on the horizon, me bucko, and keep yer chin up even when the seas be rough. Seek out yer fellow buccaneers—those hearty souls who'll stand by ye through thick and thin. Together, we'll weather the trials and tribulations of change management, and emerge stronger, wiser, and ready for whatever challenges lie ahead! So, be a pirate, and let resilience be yer anchor in the storm! ????

In my experience it is best to lean in on your strengths. While managing through the change effort, shared leadership is key. Where you are not as strong, ensure you have leaders on your team who are. This inherently will build resilience in your team where the team collectively supports one another throughout. Learn more about the concept of G.R.I.T. and practice intentionally.

Avast, me hearties! ???? Let's set sail on the mighty seas of work-life balance! Now, listen close as I share a pearl of wisdom from the depths of the ocean: there be no such thing as "work-life balance"! Nay, ye must unite both work and life aboard one ship and let 'em dance together in perfect harmony! But beware, me hearties! ? The siren song of overwork be a perilous tune. Ye must schedule regular shore leave, disconnect from the accursed devices that bind ye, and seek out the treasures that bring ye joy and fulfillment! Whether it be a merry feast with yer crewmates or a tranquil stroll along the shore, make time for the pleasures of life! So, remember: work and life—let them dance together in a merry jig upon the deck of yer ship!

Change Management usually means working with a lot of people in all levels of an organization. It’s important to establish a personal mental health routine such as meditation, yoga, qigong, breath-work, etc. I’ve found it helpful to attend sessions hosted by a professional team leader. This practice is helpful to release the stress that comes from dealing with large groups. I would advise my younger self to practice letting go of “rescuing and fixing” others. Trust the change management process.

In my experience it is best to stick to the fundamentals - - Servant Leadership - you will only be as successful as the team so focus your energy on helping them through the change - Perseverance - remember it is a journey and change will take time. A terrific concept from CEO Excellence describes how the improvement process is a series of waterfalls or ebbs/flows. Important to remember this…G.R.I.T. wins the day - Purpose Focus - with any change key to constantly be reminded of the WIFM (What’s In It for Me) with all. Understanding what is important to the team is essential to sustaining motivation especially throughout the change process. - Empowerment - Leverage the team to balance the work amongst the collective whole. Share the load.

Many of us don’t really know what it is that we need to be balanced, to relax. Why is that? We tend to be focused on the work we do. While things run “smoothly” we will not pay attention to taking the time to relax. When distress rises it becomes harder and harder to find the balance. Two things come to mind here. First, understanding what balance means for oneself and how to achieve that sustainably. And second, finding and keeping this balance before stressful situations arise.

He, Matrose! ? Hier noch 'n Gedanke zum Thema: Wenn du das Gefühl hast, dass du von anderen gesteuert wirst, dann wirst du bald ziemlich platt sein. Aber wenn du stattdessen die Welt um dich herum so organisierst, dass du gefühlt dein eigenes Leben im Griff hast, dann kannst du beinahe alles schaffen, sogar 'n tollen Piratenschatz finden! ?? Ahoy!