Overcoming the Fear of Change
Overcoming the Fear of Change
“To change is to be vulnerable. And to be vulnerable is to be alive.” Alexis DeVeaux
1. Jump in and stay engaged. Staying on the outside often leads to resentment and a sense of powerlessness. Ask questions, listen and participate.
2. Be prepared for a reaction. Don’t be surprised to experience sadness, joy, anger, laughter, crying, confusion, discomfort, excitement, etc – it’s normal!
3. Identify and express your emotions. Unacknowledged and unexpressed emotion causes stress and will make the change process painful.
4. Regularly monitor your attitude. No other person, group or set of circumstances can control your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes – only you can.
5. Maintain flexibility and go with the flow. Remember that resistance and opposition only prolong the process. Don’t try to fight the current.
6. Hold on to something familiar. Stick with your normal routine as much as possible including your sleep, diet, social activities and exercise.
7. Enlist the support of others. This is an excellent time to rely on friends, co-workers and family. You may benefit from their experiences.
8. Manage the big change in small steps. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
9. Find the good in the change. There is usually something that can be learned from the changes we experience that will help us to continue to grow.
10.Know that it will end. “This too shall pass.” Remind yourself of a change you survived in the past, and remember, you can make it through this one, too!
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Change is inevitable – everybody knows that. Still, most people seem to resist change even if it’s positive. In today’s business environment, nothing stays the same for very long, so those who are unable to effectively “ride the waves” will likely find themselves drowning. Here are ten tips to help you navigate in a changing world.
“To change is to be vulnerable. And to be vulnerable is to be alive.” Alexis DeVeaux
1. Jump in and stay engaged. Staying on the outside often leads to resentment and a sense of powerlessness. Ask questions, listen and participate.
2. Be prepared for a reaction. Don’t be surprised to experience sadness, joy, anger, laughter, crying, confusion, discomfort, excitement, etc – it’s normal!
3. Identify and express your emotions. Unacknowledged and unexpressed emotion causes stress and will make the change process painful.
4. Regularly monitor your attitude. No other person, group or set of circumstances can control your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes – only you can.
5. Maintain flexibility and go with the flow. Remember that resistance and opposition only prolong the process. Don’t try to fight the current.
6. Hold on to something familiar. Stick with your normal routine as much as possible including your sleep, diet, social activities and exercise.
7. Enlist the support of others. This is an excellent time to rely on friends, co-workers and family. You may benefit from their experiences.
8. Manage the big change in small steps. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
9. Find the good in the change. There is usually something that can be learned from the changes we experience that will help us to continue to grow.
10.Know that it will end. “This too shall pass.” Remind yourself of a change you survived in the past, and remember, you can make it through this one, too!
Overcoming the Fear of Change - To learn more about this author, visit Todd Linaman's Website.
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