If things are always changing …and I am standing still… what does that mean?…. It means you're being left behind….! You can’t afford to do nothing …standing still doesn’t exist. If change is a progression forward, then by doing nothing …it is an illusion that you're standing still.…because in reality you will be moving backwards.
The goal is for you to CHANGE…. It is to take a chance to make CHANGES before your left behind…. Now, It may feel like a threatening situation and you might become defensive….. In this case you have to find the courage to CHANGE ..!
When you embrace change …… you're going to feel a bit uncomfortable in the beginning….. but trust that the changes are necessary in order to move forward.
You have to decide if you're going to be a MAKER of change or a VICTUM of change?
To be successful you have to be open to risk!.. To be open to CHANGE .. to be open to doing something different … What got you here today will not get you to where you want to go tomorrow.…. your are stagnant if you're not moving forward.
CHANGE requires making decisions…..
Making decisions can be stressful and it doesn’t help that most people on an average day are full of them. There can be as many as 2-300 of them in one day alone !
When you think about it….. life is just made up of two things ……ONE - solving problems …….. TWO - making decisions
Just think about everything you are going to decide or solve today, ….when to wake up, what to wear, what to eat, how to avoid traffic on the way to work, where to spend your time. Everything will involve in either making a decision or solving a problem and both will affect a change in your actions or thoughts.
You have to make some changes …..but how do you start? The first thing you have to do is get over your Fear. There are several common fears associated with making changes:
Lets take a look at some…..
- Fear of the Unknown:
- Fear of Failure:
- Fear of Loss:
- Fear of Change Itself:
- Fear of Inadequacy:
- Fear of Success:
- Ask yourself …..Which of these fears do you own? Addressing these fears often involves recognizing & acknowledging them, understanding the potential benefits of the change and taking small steps towards the change, to build confidence and reduce anxiety.
Change is important but not just for the sake of change..…But thoughtful change can make a big difference, sometimes a small change will pay big dividends.
Let me suggest a thought on how to adjust your mind set in getting ready to making a change.
Nothing occurs in the past or the future, things only happen in a continuous stream of present moments…….. By focusing on the present and leaving the past and future in their place you are able to see more clearly what it is that’s actually wrong at any given moment……and you have the vision to CHANGE things for the better.
The way out of stagnation …It’s by finding the time and committing to change !
Instead of focusing on doing everything.…decide on one thing to change that has a direct and positive impact on your life.
Change is the price of Survival……!