I said on my Instagram story sometime last week that "change scares me." To which I got a lovely response from someone that essentially laughed at that statement. Change really does scare me. I like things the way they are, I like getting comfortable, and I always get apprehensive when the time comes to take on new challenges or new adventures. It makes me anxious and I tend to worry a lot. But I do it anyway. I've undergone a LOT of change in the last year. I've moved from Arizona to Illinois, I've had 3 different jobs, I've changed my health habits countless times, I've re-branded my little business, and I'm definitely not the same person I was this time last year. I was scared the whole time, and not everything went right. But you know what? I'm smarter now than I was, I'm happier than I was, and I'm more comfortable with change than I was.
Every time we make a decision to change, we're flipping some sort of multi-sided die. There's so much potential for a good outcome, a not-so-great outcome, and one directly in the middle. However, the way I see it, you either have two options: spend your time wondering what would have happened if you had done _____ or KNOWING what happened. Of course, if you're not getting a good gut feeling from something, then you should probably take some time to evaluate the pros and cons of the situation before wholeheartedly pursuing it. TWO KINDS OF CHANGE: From what I can see, there are two kinds of change: the intentional and the unintentional. Intentional change is the one we can see coming. It's the one we have time to prepare for, and it's probably the one we worry about the most. Unintentional change is a result of the universe throwing something at us and us just having to deal with it. Both are not easy but both impact us significantly. When dealing with Intentional Change, it's best to not lose sight of your reasons for initiating that change. For example: moving to Chicago was terrifying. I had never been here, I didn't have any friends here, and it was in a completely different part of the country. BUT I did it because I wanted to live in a big city, get to be somewhere that had seasons, and be able to explore a number of fields before committing to graduate school. The result? I've loved the city, it's doing exactly what I needed it to do, and I've learned a lot. Unintentional Change is slightly different. There's no planning and preparation. You're thrown into it and told to deal. However, when dealing with it, it's important to remain grounded and confident in yourself, and to see the good in your situation. For example: I had more days off of work in January than I was expecting. It didn't do any good and I wasn't prepared to have to adapt. BUT, I slowed down, planned out my budget and rearranged payments as I could, and appreciated that the extra time off meant I could get more done. As a result, I ended up getting started with Team Beachbody®! BENEFITS OF CHANGE No matter what, there can be benefits to change--even if it doesn't seem like it at first. 1) You learn about yourself. 2) You grow and develop. 3) You get a break from routine. (Which can be refreshing.) 4) You learn to adapt. 5) You become a stronger person. Be excited about change. Take on challenges with a full heart and a ready mind. I totally believe that you have the ability to make your life better and that you can handle the changes you're making every day. ~E
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