One thing we all know is that life is unpredictable.  We’re usually not ready for what comes our way.  We’re content living our lives one day at a time, one month at time, etc.  What happens when life throws you a curve ball and you’re left wondering what the heck just happened?  How did life pass me by without me knowing it?  I’ve been at my job for how long?  How did my children grow up so fast?  Where did all this grey hair on the top of my head come from?

Many think that change is evil, unwelcome, or a royal pain in the butt.  Some may even curse it when it happens out of nowhere (that’s usually how it happens).  What’s wrong with change I ask?  All it does it allow you broaden your horizons, see a different side.  I, on the other hand, welcome change into my life with a passion.  Really!  Why?  It allows me to continue to learn as a human being, to try new things.  It gives me the opportunity to share and learn from others.  It gives me new insight into new situations and new ways of doing things.  It promotes me to think outside the box.  It allows me to re-evaluate my life on every level and become a better person.  It forces me out of my comfort zone.  It proves that I can succeed no matter what the situation is.  Change makes me see the world in a new light each and every time it happens and I love it for that.  It’s one of the reasons I am who I am today.

If you welcome change into your life, you won’t be scared of the unknown anymore.  If you accept that the world and that your life can mutate at any moment, just knowing that should ease your fears.  Knowing that you don’t know when something will happen, is a very powerful concept.  Think about it for a minute.  If you accept that you know that you don’t know, the pressure’s off to know, right?  I write what’s in my heart, not what’s in my head.  I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know everything or when something is going to happen and I’m ok with that.  I don’t want to know everything because I’d rather go through life exploring and discovering all that life has to offer.  Isn’t that our adventure of living?

In my personal life, change could have been my middle name.  From the death of my father when I was 12, attending several different schools before high school, a war, a new country, a new culture, learning to drive at the age of 20, new friends, new jobs, etc.  We’ve all got our stories haven’t we?  That’s my point.  If you take a look back at the life you’ve lived, think about all the changes that you’ve experienced and take a close look at how you dealt with each situation.  Are you a better person because of them?  Did you make decisions you may not have before?  Would you have done something different?  No matter what the answer, those changes molded your future experiences and perceptions to come.

This is what you have to remember about change, no matter when it presents itself to you, just ask yourself these questions, “How can I use this change to my benefit?” and “What can I learn about myself during this change?”  Just answering these 2 questions will allow you to be in control of the situation.  All you have to do is accept that change will continue to be a part of your life every day and then let go of the “control” steering wheel.  You’ll almost start to expect change to happen and it will no longer make you cringe or roll your eyes.  Change is not trying to take over your life or give you a hard time.  It is merely testing you to see how you react, how you respond.  Are you going to learn something?  Or are you going to continue to struggle in a losing battle by ignoring the change and try to live your life in the status quo?  It’s your choice, but choose wisely.

Adapting to change can really be as easy as you “want” to make it.  What will you do the next time change comes knocking at your door?  (Don’t look now, but I think I see something peeking around the corner)

Blessings,

Coach Dina Blas

Dina Blas is a Confidence Coach and Motivational Speaker in Dallas, Texas. Visit http://www.DinaBlas.com to learn more about her services and to request a free 30 minute phone consultation.

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