I see change as part of the cycle of life. We can push against it or embrace it and allow it to improve us and our lives; or at least learn something from it. If the change does not work out as planned, then we use that to help each other in our future experiences.
Major life changes, both positive and negative, can trigger significant stress.
These changes often involve adjustments to one’s routine, relationships, or living situation. Some of the most stressful life events are losses: death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, or loss of a job. Changes in your home life, your work, or an illness, financial problems and traumatic events such as natural disasters can cause a large amount of stress.
Some recent life changes for students in Miss Tamra’s Business English class.
Andy decided to study English at her university to protect animals and to open doors and allow her to pursue maximum opportunities on her career path. However, the idioms she sees used at her university are often used in a “bad” way – they are not correct and not used appropriately (the way they should be).
Furthermore, another problem is that every semester the English lessons keep covering the same verb – to be, repeatedly. Her major change in life in the last year was to start taking classes with English Smart to own her own progress in English language learning and ensure she is prepared for her career; as she intended to be when she started her studies.
Male has enjoyed spending time with family and friends over the past year. In her previous job, her vacation time with family was often interrupted. She had to take her computer with her on vacation, which was unhappy and didn’t allow her to relax. Even worse, she had work phone calls at night and on weekends, as well as interrupting her vacation. She chose to focus on what really matters to her, her family, and is truly happy with her job change. It was worth it.
Over the past 6 years, Orlando has learned to both live alone and work in a big company. He began to pay rent, pay his debts, and has more responsibility for himself to live alone and survive as an independent adult. He has learned to adapt to new situations, has his own car and a house. He learned to be more comfortable with taking care of his needs as an adult.
Alex has made an investment in his future over the past year. He has tried to invest 20% of his monthly income in the USA stock market. He has almost achieved this each month and is proud of that.
However, although he tries, he unfortunately fails to invest the whole amount regularly. He bought a phone with a stock trading app and uses that for his investing. He is young and chooses high risk investments for more return on investment or ROI, which means more money earned over time.
Paty started a new job after a long search of more than one year. Although this change was forced and not something she wanted, life is different in a good way. Her new job means less time working. Sometimes projects keep her busy for a short time but happily she is not busy all the time.
Miss Tamra had a year of many life changes. Our textbook shows 8 significant life changes for discussion. Miss Tamra has seen 6 of these happen in the past year: moving house, moving to another country, changing your job, driving abroad, a new boss and new neighbors.
Although this is a huge amount of change in both locations and circumstances, it is the reset in her life she was looking for. To end the year, she will continue exploring the beauty of North America and using her talents such as writing and voice acting.
