Simple Ways To Embrace Change
Most times, change is not easy and can be quite overwhelming. As a permanent part of living in a world where everything around us is ever-evolving, resisting change is a waste of energy. Embrace change and accept it as a necessary step to grow and progress in life.
Change might be the critical factor between staying in a state of constant fear and stagnant. Or achieving your goals and living the life you could have just dreamt about it.
Take a chance and welcome change into your life. Allow yourself to explore unfamiliar grounds you otherwise would not experience. Let it transform you.
Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong.
Here are five tips to help you fully embrace change, adapt to any situation, and the best of all, set yourself up for success!
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1. Embrace Change And Opportunities Will Arise
Chaos, hardship, and loss frequently come accompanied by opportunities.
Staring back at the door that has closed and getting stuck in your current reality will make you fail to see the new ones that are opening. And miss the amazing opportunities that could be coming your way if you were looking.
Pay attention to what is happening around you and beyond. Search for signs and be ready and receptive to what change is bringing to your life.
Sometimes, opportunities can show up in the form of meeting new people, going to places you would otherwise not go, accepting an invitation, learning a new skill.
Opportunity may also be present when joining a group, doing research, browsing for information, traveling, attending a seminar, listening to a podcast, observing your surroundings.
When you embrace the changes, the sky’s the limit! A whole new world with endless possibilities will open up to you so you can make life whatever you want it to be.
2. Conquer Your Fear. Take Action!
If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.
Human beings are creatures of habit, and because of that, we are resistant to anything that does not resemble familiar grounds.
Fear is a natural response most of us have in the face of the unknown.
Acknowledge and validate your feelings. Tell yourself it is okay to feel this way, to be afraid or anxious when navigating uncharted waters.
Now is the time to put on your big girl panties and deal with the problem.
Take action! Break it down into small steps and keep moving forward, putting one foot in front of the other.
You will be surprised how far you have come and how much you have accomplished in a short period of time.
Progress will give you the confidence to go the extra mile, and you will start to look at change from a different perspective. The more action you take, the easier it will get.
A comfort zone is a beautiful place - but nothing ever grows there."
3. Embrace Change By Reinventing Yourself
Get over yourself! Realize a lot of other people have similar, or worse, problems than you. The universe is not conspiring against you. This is called life.
Changes are inevitable, but you have the choice to do better. Decide to show up as the person you want to be. Act like you have conquered your fears.
Stop resisting and start accepting changes. Nothing is black or white. Be flexible with your approach, and you will easier adapt to any situation.
With practice, your adaptability in dealing with change will become second nature. And you will be setting yourself up for success.
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.
4. Welcome Change By Creating The Outcome
Visualization is a powerful method to create your ideal future. Just believing is not enough. You must be able to see it.
Decide beforehand, the best result for the circumstance you are facing. Believe the chosen outcome is the only possible option and visualize it. Live like this has already happened. Feel it!
Don’t focus on the change, just on the result. You have the power to turn the vision into reality. Don’t doubt for a minute. Believe in it!
5. Watch How You Respond To Change
How you respond to change will ultimately dictate the outcome and determine the kind of experience you have.
More often than not, change is a good thing. To succeed in life and reach your goals, you will need to get out of your comfort zone. There is no growth where there is no change.
It is not your job to stop events from happening. Like it or not, changes will always occur. Accept the fact that it is not in your control. Embrace it!
The only way to stay relevant in a world that is rapidly changing is through continuous learning, self-education, reading books, being informed. And applying everything you have learned.
Every event, good or bad, will offer you a lesson or a gift. Don’t miss either one.
If it’s a lesson, learn from it and do better next time. If it’s a gift, stop staring back as you won’t find it there. Seek insight beyond your own.
Tragic occurrences are sometimes a blessing in disguise and become a turning point in people’s lives.
To recognize the blessing, you need to be accepting of the change and be able to quiet your mind so you can hear the voice of the reason.
Choose to see the positive in every situation. Search for opportunities that may arise and how to benefit from them.
Final Thoughts
If you change nothing, nothing will change.
Change is hard! It can be painful and difficult to digest, but resisting it is not the answer. To thrive in this era of globalization, you must be able to adapt.
Keep your skills up to date, be aware of what is happening around you. Be prepared for anything that life throws at you, remain positive, learn the lesson, look for opportunities, pick the best outcome, and make it happen.
Embrace the changes if you want to grow and succeed. It will transform your life, let it!
Take a leap of faith into the unknown as you never know what can happen until you do.
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Much love,
XOXO
Monica
8 thoughts on “5 Simple Ways To Embrace Change And Set Yourself Up For Success”
Hahaha “get over it” ? This part made me laugh because it’s so true. I remember it was so hard for me to accept change and now, I’ve finally learned to embrace it. It’s not easy though because things are continuously changing but I’m glad I overcame my initial fear of change. Thanks for this awesome post!
Lucy, we are our worst enemy! We tend to make our problems look bigger and worse than they are. It is important to understand we all have issues, and changes are inevitable. We don’t have control over it, and growth doesn’t come without changes.
Love that quote from tony Robbins at the end!
Cate, I love it too. It’s so true! Thank you š
I definitely struggle with embracing change. I’ve had some personal struggles recently, and I’ve been finding it hard to deal with it. I need to work harder to see them as opportunities to grow instead!
Jen, change is hard! We need to get better at it as change is a sure thing in life. I hope this post has been helpful to you.
Love the quotes! Very good article. I am currently working on #3. I’ve started my own blog and there are definitely days where the change in reinventing myself are scary. Thank you!
Shelly, just keep doing what you are doing, even if it is scary. One day, it won’t be anymore. I’m glad you liked this article. Thank you š