Enforce Change in Your Personal Life and Work
Resistance to change is inevitable and likely to be avoided, both by the individual and others around us. However positive change is good, as one has to be aware of the rapidly changing times, in our personal lives as well as the environment. In order to implement this change, one has to overcome the force of resistance, that prevent us from growing and developing into better, more functional and successful individuals.
Steps
- Overcome the fear of failure. Resistance to change may be deeply embedded in fear. We tend to cling to the past which is more secure and predictable. If something has worked well for us in the past, we may fear not accomplishing as much in the future.
- Change your bad habits of the unwillingness to learn. The attitude of "I already know all that I need to know", is destructive and damaging, both to oneself and to those around us.
- Adapt to formulate a sense of control. New routines may well create a loss of control, and these feelings will prevent you from growing. Remember that these new routines, may very well become a part of your life in the future, just like the way in which these older ones are a part of you now.
- Learn to cope with the added pressure involved in change. When people are stressed and under pressure, change may be the last thing they need. It is important to prepare yourself in advance in order to embrace change.
- Break the habitual routines. Doing things in the same manner is comfortable. By changing the way you do things, will move you beyond and outside your comfort zone. It is okay to experience things differently sometimes.
- See the bigger picture. By not seeing the bigger picture, you may fail to see the positive impact of the change in your life as a whole. Thus do not simply look at change as disruptive and unnecessary.
- Overcome the fear of the unknown. We resist change just because something is unfamiliar. Always understand that change may not necessarily make matters worse.
- Show respect for or trust in the person initiating the change. Very often if we distrust or dislike a person who is leading the attempted change, our lack of enthusiasm becomes very evident.
- Avoid self defeating behaviors. This involves worrying more about the changes or the problems, rather than becoming a part of it. This will add to the anxiety and set you back considerably.
