What comes to mind when you think of change? For many people, change can elicit feelings of fear, anxiety, and outright despair. Many of us avoid change like a plague. If you are someone who is avoidant of change, it is important to consider what may be stopping you from making the changes necessary to enhance your life. Perhaps you are in a rut in an area of your life, but have not committed to making a change. Often times, we do not change things that make us unhappy or unfulfilled due to fear of the unknown. We are comfortable with the “known”, and feel out of sorts when we venture out of the safe zone. The discomfort of change can keep our lives feeling safe and predictable. However, this may not allow us to live the best lives we can. The fear of change can keep us in a cycle of disappointment and failure.
Human beings are creatures of habit. Have you ever met someone who continually talked about going on vacation, and then once there had difficulty adjusting to the lack of routine? How many of you work with or know someone who constantly complains about his/her job, but does not take the initiative to look for a new one?
Change can mean many things to people and take many forms. Some of you may have gotten a new job, started a new relationship, moved homes, had a child, became a grandparent, or experienced the loss of a loved one. Some changes are inevitable; some changes may be out of your control. However, the manner in which you cope with and adjust to these changes is critical.
Human beings are creatures of habit. Have you ever met someone who continually talked about going on vacation, and then once there had difficulty adjusting to the lack of routine? How many of you work with or know someone who constantly complains about his/her job, but does not take the initiative to look for a new one?
Change can mean many things to people and take many forms. Some of you may have gotten a new job, started a new relationship, moved homes, had a child, became a grandparent, or experienced the loss of a loved one. Some changes are inevitable; some changes may be out of your control. However, the manner in which you cope with and adjust to these changes is critical.
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