Dealing with Change: From Fear to Normal
We know change
is the only constant in life. It is inevitable. Change is an unavoidable
constant in our lives. Sometimes very much in our control but mostly it’s not.
As a mindset
coach in Canada, I have seen this country undergo change in so many
spheres. There has been immigration, fluctuating economy, rising interest
rates, and the weather blues. Canadians are a very welcoming, warm and
accepting community but these factors have introduced some major
disruptions.
Well, this
certainly doesn’t mean that change is always for bad. There are good changes
but they can be stress-inducing and can completely take you by surprise. One
has to adapt as you are pushed further and further out of your comfort zone.
Being a
life coach, I stress on the fact that we need not see change as
unnatural but a part of our growing, developing and learning. It may be
daunting but not unsurmountable. It may make us enter choppy waters but also show
us our strengths that we were unaware existed in us.
As a life
coach and business coach, I am often asked how to deal with change. Will it
require adjustments, will it be overwhelming, how long will it take, when will
it end are some questions that I am regularly asked. Well, there isn’t any rule
book but I can share few tips that can help navigate through change:
Acceptance – The foremost and difficult part of change is acceptance. But once
done, it makes the transformation easier. One has to win the mind and the
battle is won.
Pace yourself – It’s important to take things at your pace, especially when it
comes to changes in personal equations. Embracing change and moving towards it
is a positive step. And taking time to adopt and adapt is acceptable as long as
it is happening.
Ask for help – Seeking help when needed isn’t weakness. It means you are ready
to take the plunge and need certain help in your steps. It only reinforces and
strengthens you for the change. A trusted mindset coach can guide you
well and make your journey easier.
Self-Help – Change of any type is not easy. Seeking help when required is
important but you are your only constant. What you can do and how you can do
for yourself, no one else can. So, make yourself equipped with your go-to
strategy.
Stress
management – Anxiety and apprehension are feelings
that accompany and follow change. Developing a plan to deal with these can make
you calmer and make the transformation effective and easier.
Reflect and
Learn – Reflecting upon this journey and learning
from it allows for accepting future changes with greater resilience.
Think
positive – Getting carried away or losing oneself
or getting negative thoughts isn’t uncommon during changing circumstances. But
steering our thoughts in a positive way and towards something constructive
depends on us. Maintaining an optimistic attitude goes a long way in dealing
with change.
Read More:
https://medium.com/@contact.judedholah/leaving-behind-your-fears-and-insecurities-6307ad8021cb
We need to
understand everyone deals with unexpected changes in life. Unfortunately, there
is no rule book to navigate through these times. It is only with the right
mindset and right attitude can we embrace change and move forward. Our
confidence and resilience are our biggest ally that can help us move from the
fear of the unknown to making it a new normal.
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