Changing jobs can often be an uncomfortable transition. With a few intentional actions, you can make it much easier on yourself.

1. Work from a vision of what you want for yourself. When you know what you're working to create, it's easier to appreciate the victories and keep the setbacks in perspective.
2. Keep taking action - learn not to be afraid of being wrong. Eventually, most action involves risk. If you're afraid of the risk, you won't take the action and your search will stall. No one expects you to know everything, so why not throw caution to the wind an be open to exploring possibilities.
3. Exercise and eat right. Limit your intake of alcohol. Well, it's just a medical fact that what we eat effects how we feel and that exercise helps increase the happiness-generating chemicals in our body. Alcohol is a depressant and it also negatively affects memory.
4. Ignore the news. The media likes to focus on what's wrong with the world instead of what's right. It's too easy to get caught up in a negative cycle of other people's pain and suffering when you watch the news. The world will keep spinning even if you don't know all the terrible things that are happening.
5. Decide on a theme song or slogan. Remember Ally McBeal? The characters on this classic TV show knew the power of changing your mood through music. You can instantly transport yourself to feeling great simply by humming a fun song. Make sure it's personally motivating!
6. Get advice from people who love their work. Hang out with people who are where you want to be. You'll be pulled forward by their standards. You'll also be inspired to believe that you can have life just as good.
7. Make a list of the achievements that make you proud. Whether your crowning achievement was an eighth grade speech contest or a multi-million dollar business deal, you've accomplished great things and thinking about them will stir up your pride.
8. Keep a joy journal. It really is the little things in life that make us happiest. Make a special effort to notice what brings you joy and record it on a daily basis. Any time you need a lift, you can revisit the list.
9. Read or listen to inspirational material. Inspirational writers and speakers are some of the highest paid people in the world for a good reason. They know how to bring out the best in others. Let them do their job for you!
10. Visit your spiritual center. It helps to remember that most of what happens to us on a daily basis is relatively insignificant. Knowing your spiritual philosophy allows you to keep events in perspective.