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2. Significance of Adapting to Change Change is Constant

3. Change & Career Paths Research states that individuals will likely encounter more than 12 different jobs in 5 different occupations over their lifetime. Research states that individuals will likely encounter more than 12 different jobs in 5 different occupations over their lifetime. Exercise: discuss things that have changed e.g. hairstyles, clothes etc. Exercise: discuss things that have changed e.g. hairstyles, clothes etc.

4. Coping Strategies You need to develop effective strategies for dealing with change as it occurs throughout one’s life. You need to develop effective strategies for dealing with change as it occurs throughout one’s life. Strategies: Strategies: –Muscle relaxation techniques, positive self-talk and mental imaging –Arm yourself with self-knowledge (understand your strengths and weaknesses)

5. Coping Strategies (Con’t) –Learn effective time management –Set realistic goals –Put yourself first – Note: Not having good coping strategies can put one at risk for developing substance abuse or gambling problems.