Wednesday 14 January 2009

What To Do When Change Happens


As Carol Adrienne writes in her book When Life Changes - Or You Wish it Would, 'Life is not quite the same as it was. But then, it never really is. The pace of change seems to be picking up'. If at the start of the New Year instead of feeling hopeful and optimistic, life is starting to resemble shifting sands and the familiar comfort of your known world is in danger of becoming unpredictable and chaotic then don't panic too soon.

Change in life is inevitable, whether it is starting or leaving education, getting married, experiencing loss, or changing jobs. Nothing stays the same for ever. However, the fear of the unknown makes us resist change and want to hold onto the comfort of what we know. Ultimately this paralyses our ability to make choices, take decisions and spot opportunities or possibilities.

Being prepared for change involves flexibility, self belief and strength of purpose. Here are some ideas we have devised at Real Coaching Solutions to help you manage change powerfully and purposefully. continue to read