HOW TO SEE CHANGE AS A
POSITIVE THING IN 2015
The start of a new year brings with it a lot of things:
commitments, resolutions, goals and changes. While this is a perfect way to
start a brand new year, the idea of changing what we already have can be a
scary thought. We take this moment to reflect on the need for change in our
lives and how we can overcome the anxiety that accompanies it.
Why Is It
Needed and How to Accept Change?
“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will
survive but those who can best manage change.”- Charles Darwin.
While it is one of the most difficult things you can
attempt, the idea of dealing with change is also the single most important tool
for personal growth and improvement. Whether at your workplace or your personal
life, the only way to grow and move forward is by accepting that things will
not remain the same.
You might be wondering how to deal with change without
spiraling into phases of anxiety or stress. Here are some of the basic ways in
which you can implement a positive outlook on change: See change as a challenge
and opportunity; focus on the positives; gradual progression and appreciation.
See Change as a
Challenge and Opportunity:
Many of us fall into the trap of the blame-game. If the
change leaves damage instead of benefits we are quick to devolve into guilt or
anger. Instead of following the path to negative thoughts view the situation as
a challenge. In fact, one of the ways to embrace change is by comparing it to
the most difficult challenges that you have faced in your life. How you coped
with changes then and what followed as a result is a perfect way of making sure
that you see the current wave of change as an opportunity rather than an
obstacle.
Focus on the
Positives:
All things have pros and cons. Any sort of change takes
some time getting used to. Rather than dwell on the negatives, see change as a
challenge that has to be overcome. If you can shift your focus towards what you
can do it will allow you to be more adaptable, strong and creative.
Furthermore, this increases your chances of learning something new instead of
dwelling on the past. Reframing change as an opportunity is the perfect way of
cultivating a positive mindset.
Gradual
Progression:
One way to deal with any sort of alteration is to break
it down to smaller details. What this does is it allows you to deal with change
effectively while minimizing feelings of being overwhelmed. If it is an
unexpected work project, break it down into components and delegate rather than
trying to solve the entire thing by yourself. This prevents stress and will
allow you to appreciate the change as a learning experience.
Appreciation:
The key to developing a positive outlook on change is to
develop appreciation for every little thing as it is now. In that sense,
accepting change is necessary and doing so ensure that you are living life in
the present moment and not stressing over the possibilities and what will come
tomorrow. The awareness that things could alter any minute is crucial in
cultivating gratitude and appreciation for the present as it is.
You cannot stop
change but you can do your best with change.
Whether good or bad, one of the best thing you can do to
help you move on is to focus constantly on positive and acceptance that
everything changes. The mindset for change has to arise within you and is often
accompanied by relentless positivity and fearlessness.
Are
you ready to give the New Year all you got?
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