Sometimes big things happen that require us to make changes quickly and boldly. These changes can be challenging, and push you out of your comfort zone.
Today I have 5 step that will help you deal with those big changes, so you can easily put them to action.
Small steps will get you there with greater success. Usually change does not happen all at once, luckily giving us a chance to figure things out. Instead of looking at everything you need to change, approach it focusing on several small steps. Going at it in this process will put you in a better frame of mind and as you take things in stride.
Don't go it alone. Change can feel isolating, and make the process even harder. Sharing with another person or a group can help you process the situation and not feel so alone. Next time you have something big to change, talk through the situation with someone you trust. Ask What if...? Why not...? What about this...? This will help prepare you for the big change.
Get out of your comfort zone, failure is OK. The hardest part about making big changes is that it take effort, persistence, and action. Failure is part of this process, but if you don't try getting out of your comfort zone then nothing will ever change. When you are in a place of uncertainty your pushed into problem solving mode, you see things from a different perspective, and that allow you to see new possibilities.
Start your small steps right away. It is easy to create your list of steps, but putting them into actions is what is going to help you make those changes part of your life. Even if things don't go your way, you just have to reevaluate and start again.
Learn to accept challenges that make change difficult. It may seem devastating to have to start over, but you will know what not to do the next time getting you one step closer to the changes you need to make. Little setbacks will build your confidence, and you will know that you can handle anything that comes your way.
It's the perfect time of year to put all those big plans into action, make all those big changes you have been thinking about, and prepare yourself for success.
Let's help each other, what is one big thing you have been putting off?
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I am finally ready for the big change, and now it can't happen fast enough. :) I decided to embrace it and that makes it easier to handle.
ReplyDeleteI love the one about getting out of your comfort zone. It's one of the most challenging aspects of any change, big or small. Great tips!
ReplyDeleteI love big changes and I am so excited to go self employed next year. I am almost done with those small steps to get me there. :)
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