When it comes to change, I’m no stranger.
Over the past 5 years, I’ve undergone tremendous changes, both personally and professionally. These include things like:
Moving to a new state
Establishing dual-residency between Florida and Michigan
Traveling frequently between FL and MI
Moving out of and into 4 different houses
Starting my kids at a new school
Taking my kids out of that school and beginning homeschooling with them
Creating a homeschool curriculum
Starting my own business
Becoming a coach
Becoming a meditation teacher
Creating my own products for the first time
Hosting my own radio show
Hiring 12 different employees
Firing 3 employees
Coming out as a medium and psychic
Communicating my boundaries and watching several people I was close to fall out of my life
Given all the changes I’ve experienced in such a short time, one might think I actually enjoy change.
While I won’t go that far (yet), my attitude toward change has shifted monumentally in recent years.
Where I once felt meek, powerless or even hostile toward change, I now feel comfortable, confident, and even at ease.
Sure, it’s easier to say these things in hindsight, when change isn’t staring us in the face.
But what if I told you I’m experiencing some major changes right now – and I’m doing okay?
Things like:
- Finishing up my first year of homeschooling with my kids next week
- Experiencing an important employee abruptly quitting yesterday
- Needing to fire an intern on Monday
- Purchasing a house in Michigan, which closes in mid-June.
- Leaving our FL home at the end of June, and not returning until October.
And what if I also told you my wedding anniversary is next week, my daughter’s birthday is in June, and my husband is traveling for business today and next week?
Although my life details may differ from yours, my point is this: I get what it means to go through change.
I know it can be hard. I know it can be scary. And I know that, sometimes, it can be downright debilitating.
But change also has a flip-side.
It can be positive, too.
When it comes to business, change can increase employee confidence, lead to tremendous growth, and allow a company to remain dynamic and competitive in its field.
On a personal level, being able to manage change:
1. Helps with success.
2. Improves flexibility, tolerance, patience, and inner strength.
3. Increases confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem.
4,. Forces us to believe in ourselves and builds trust.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t know many people who haven’t gained something positive after surviving a major change.
Personally, I credit much of my strong, honest and mutually-respectful marriage, the awesome relationship I have with my kids, and my dedication and tenacity to my business to the incredible traits I’ve cultivated and sharpened – courtesy of change.
Are you ready to take on change?
If so, invest some time in yourself right now by reading these three free resources for handling change:
Whether you read one, two, or all of them, you will find some golden nuggets for successfully handling change.
Change can be tough.
But it doesn’t always have to be.
Although humans are wired to stay inside their comfort zones, we’re also wired to grow, change and evolve.
It is because of these two opposing forces that change can feel so uncomfortable, foreign, and difficult at times.
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to handle the anxiety, stress, and strain that change can bring. Try out some of the powerful techniques in the articles, and see which work best for you.
And always remember; when it comes to change, this too shall pass.