Witnessing the tension and anxiety that starting a new system created at work made me perplexed. Everyone seemed so stressed which made me reflect on some previous personal experience where I was so scared of facing changes that I stayed in an unpleasant situation.
I must say, as a human being, we are creatures of habits and change does make us feel uncomfortable. We fear the unknown as we don’t know what to expect and how to react to any new situation.
We have not realized that change is a normal process in life. Constantly, we are moving through different phases in our lives. Each day brings new challenges, new pieces of knowledge, new experiences which make us different from the person we were before. Most likely this growth occurs because we have changed, which means change is inevitable.
Why are we so uncomfortable? Why are we so reticent and apprehensive towards change? We hold on to the old and we don’t have space for anything new. Why don’t we think positive and hope the change will make things better for us?
As things evolve, we must be flexible and adapt to the environment. If we all were to stay the same, life would be so boring. We must embrace the excitement that change is bringing to us and live fully. We must stop the internal fight and be open for any possible great opportunities. We must be ready to start new beginnings that only change can bring us.
Change is not always easy. But it’s something we all have to learn to accept.
It is not easy, Chef Dennis, but it is the only way we can grow.
So true, embracing change can be amazing.
I agree with you, Tori.
Absolutely ture and so well said. Changes are never easy and tend to make us uncomfortable but once we get out of our comfort zone and embrace those changes whole heartedly, there is no looking back.
I agree, Vyom, we have to leave our comfort zone in order to grow.
Oh my gosh, when I worked at the doctor’s office, we went through 3 system changes in the time I was there. Everyone was stressed and anxious and miserable for a while. Now they are in the midst of another change that I am helping with remotely and I think it’s a great system, but others hate it.
Stephanie, I can relate to that, where I work, as soon as we are comfortable with a system, we have to start a new one. I have that quote in big letters next to my computer “The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fight the old, but on building the new” Socrates.
This is so true and something I am working on!
Great to hear, Emily.
This came at a perfect time, it’s so hard for me to get used to changes! It takes me a long time and too much complaining. Eventually, when I get used to it, I regret all the bitterness and complaining.
We all need to learn to go with the flow… haha…
Thank you for writing this 🙂
We are human, Narkis, and sometimes, we tend to complain, but realizing that is stepping towards growth.
Change is very difficult and I find we need to force ourselves to make changes even when we don’t want to. But it’s something we must do to better ourselves.
We all love our little comfort zone, Paige, and living it can be dreadful.
I have found myself very resistant to change this past year but I need to embrace it, it would be good for me I think. Thank you for the reminder to be open.
Thank you, Angela
I realized recently that I am better with change that I instigate. I don’t do well with people making changes for me.
Rachel, I feel like if someone is making the change for us, they have to take our input.
Change can be so needed sometimes, but equally so scary. Thanks for sharing your perspective!
Thank you, Holly!
As a military spoise, we move every 2-3 years, so I can totally relate the this. Change can absolutely be stressful but embracing it instead of worrying makes a huge difference for sure
Like you Amber, one of my friends is in the military as well as her husband, she said every new place brings new opportunities.
Change can definitely be hard to take lightly but often it really is best. As a business standpoint it is definitely true. Businesses fail so often by not changing with the market and customers.
I agree, Sarah.
Embracing change in work and life is essential to growing as an individual and being a better person than who you were yesterday. Change never seems natural or that easy. I did realized it one day and embraces change as it comes with confidence.
That is a great attitude, Neha.
I totally agree, we need to embrace change. Life would be completely boring without it.
Exactly, Meg.
Change can be so hard and overwhelming, but also completely necessary at times. Embracing it can reduce so much stress in your life!
I agree with you, Rachael.
I’m not good with change, but it’s so true that it’s inevitable. We have to learn to adapt!
Yes, Alyssa, we must adapt.
Loved your article especially because I have been dealing with so many changes lately. I just recently moved to Chicago from Dallas and Im still trying to embrace the weather here and the endless changes that I have to make in my lifestyle.
I wish you all the best, Prajakta, dealing with the weather is one of my biggest struggles.
Change is never easy especially when it is unexpected and the future is truly unknown, but it too shall pass and the next challenge will arise. We are all just here for the ride so enjoy it while we can.
Absolutely Leah, we must enjoy the ride, and find the positive in each situation.
This is so so true. Changes and getting out of the comfot zones is of the the hardest things to do. But sometimes it is really important to do that, and possibly it takes us to being much better and happier 🙂
Preeti, I agree, once we learn to embrace change, we reach another level of maturity and growth.
Thank you for the inspiration, Marjie! I enjoy reading your blog posts because they are always so full of substance.
Thank you so much, Bellissimamma!
This is so amazing. Change is so hard.. but embracing it makes things so much easier.
Absolutely, Brittney!
We find comfort in what we know and change is super scary isn’t it. But you’re right, we need to embrace it whenever we can.
No matter how scary it is, leaving our comfort zone is necessary for growth, Claire
The process of adjusting to change can be painful. Having a positive attitude can definitely make things bettter.
I agree, Laurie!
THe older I have gotten, I have noticed that I have a harder time with change than I ever thought I would. It does give my sympathy for my grandma who really struggles.
As we are aging, we are learning to appreciate and understand our parents’ struggle.
Change has been so difficult for me lately. I should definitely look at ways to release the old and embrace the new!
That sounds like a great plan, Darcy.