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Changes in life happen, and they happen all the time. Things happen for good and bad reasons and much of change is beyond our control. How we handle change is within our control. There will always be external events that cause change, but you still need to take control of your own reactions and attitudes toward change. Here are 10 tips to help you handle changes in your life without adding undue stress.

1. Expect change. The best way to design an effective change outcome in your life is to be proactive and design a management strategy that is easy for you to follow.

Whether your company has made a round of layoffs or you've had a sinking feeling for a while that you have fallen out of favor with the boss—if you find yourself "fired," you're not alone. Along with the usual trauma that a pink slip involves, your dignity, confidence and self-esteem, as well as your family and marriage can be under siege too.

Here are nine tips for handling this particular setback with your head held high:

1. Don't argue. It's counterproductive to make excuses and plead your case as your boss is letting you go.