This week’s thought of the week is:
“Don’t fear change – embrace it!”.
So many people fear change, but it’s just not necessary.
Change isn’t a bad thing. It’s how we evolve and grow as people.
If we never changed, we would still be the same naïve teenagers, making all the same bad choices. Change got you to where you are now.
If nothing ever changed, that would make life very predictable and boring. Without change, we would end up stuck in a rut – bored and depressed.
That is not good for self esteem, self growth or productivity.
Imagine if everyone was scared to change anything. We would have no technology, no medical advances, nothing. We would still be living in caves.
When people think of change, they always imagine the worst case scenario. For example, imagine your work place introduce a new way of doing something. What if you don’t understand it? What if you get it wrong?
Think of it this way instead – what if it’s a great idea, and makes your life easier?
Embrace the change. Give it a go, you might just be surprised to discover there was nothing to be scared about in the first place.
Ultimately, the world we live in is changing every day. If we don’t embrace the change, we will end up left behind. Bitter and stuck in our ways, secretly wishing we could give change a try, but stubbornness not allowing it.
If we embrace the change and move with it, the transition period is so much easier – we are all in this together after all. Everyone is adapting together, and that offers a level of support that won’t be there if you hold back from change that long that the new way is now second nature to everyone else.
And sometimes, a little fear is a good thing. That adrenalin rush can be enough to make you go for it and try something new.
Are you afraid of change or do you relish it? Challenge yourself to make a change this week, even if it’s something as small as a new shade of lipstick. Let me know how it goes in the comments 🙂
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Thanks for your thought of the week. To survive we all need to go through change. It can be uncomfortable at first but it’s a case of feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Things can get a bit complicated when trying to distinguish between change for the good (i.e. Making your job more efficient) or change which results in making things worse in the long term (i.e. the introduction of unnecessary paperwork which is really of no benefit to you or the company). I guess it’s a matter of having clear initial clear understanding about what we want to achieve from the change, assessing if we’re going about it the right way and is the change beneficial. Thanks for much for sharing your blog … I’m liking it 😀
Yes, that’s true, a lot of changes at work often feel pointless and like it’s just paperwork for the sake of paperwork. The corporate suits need to listen to the people who actually do the job and then I think more of the changes would be for the better. Thank you, I’m glad you liked it 🙂
The thought of change paralysis me. I have tried to embrace change and I will challenge myself this week.
Awesome post
The more you embrace it, the easier it gets. Let me know how it goes this week! Thank you 🙂
Lovely quote! I sometimes scared of change especially if I’m already comfortable and happy with where I am but yes the only thing permanent in this world is change. I made a big change recently, it’s difficult but I have to do it to have peace of mind… #candidcuddles
Thank you 🙂 It can be scary, but it’s usually worth it. I hope your big change works out for you.
I agree that change can be scary. I have been scared by change myself. When I first decided to leave my husband, that was really hard to do for so many reasons but once I realized that the biggest reason for me was that I feared the change in my life that it would bring, I went for it in spite of my fear. It was one of the best decisions I ever made and has been so beneficial to myself, my ex, and our kids. When I made the decision to leave my job because of the enormous stress it put me under, that was a major change in income and I was terrified of that but again, I analysed the situation and realized that me, stress-free, is a much happier, healthier, and nicer person to be around and that has benefited my kids in a huge way. Change can be scary but if we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, what is life for? Your quote kind of goes with my quote of the week. LOL! love Debbie! #candidcuddles
I know what you mean. I stayed in a relationship I was unhappy in for far too long for the same reason, and only when I left and realised how happy I was did I start to embrace change. I totally agree – kids are happy when mum (or dad) is happy 🙂 I haven’t had chance to read yours yet, I’m intrigued now lol! Thank you 🙂
I used to be so scared of change that it caused me much anxiety, now although I still feel afraid I push past it and embrace it, life is so much better now I am more willing to open up to change! #candidcuddles
I’m so glad you conquered your fear! I think it gets easier each time you do it until change becomes something you actually like
Oh, so true but for some, myself included…change can be paralysing even when you know it’s for your own good. Great quote! #candidcuddles
Yes, I think sometimes it’s easier said than done, but I do believe if you start with very small changes, it can get easier over time 🙂
I think for me, it’s not that I’m scared of change, I just get very comfy with things that are familiar! I may well take up your challenge though and change some things up and see what happens! #candidcuddles
I get comfortable with the familiar too, but sometimes it takes a bit of a shake up to see that just because it’s familiar doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best way 🙂
Change is definitely scary (for me at least :p ) but I have to say, change doesn’t have to be bad, and I have learned and been given a lot after scary changes in my life :p #CandidCuddles
Sometimes the biggest, scariest changes turn out to be the ones that make the biggest, most positive impact.
Oh yes indeed, I used to never really mind change, always going with the flow and believing it was probably for the better. I struggle more with it since I’ve been a parent, but I need to try to regain that confidence and as you say, embrace it! A great quote and thank you for hosting xx
I think it’s a good strategy to adopt in parenting, obviously a routine is important, but I think it’s also important to be able to tweak the routine where necessary. Thank you and thanks for linking up 🙂
Change is good! New is good! I will admit, it does scare me without a plan, but I do come around.
Sometimes I prefer a plan, other times I like to just sort of roll with it! But I agree new is good, it keeps things interesting 🙂
I agree with you that change is needed to move things on and I can’t understand why people can’t see it.
When we took on a project on at work, we took over loads of shops, up and down the country. During this time, we came across quite a few managers that had been in the post for over thirty years.
Most of them hated the fact that they had to change things after spending so long doing the same thing. Whilst some embraised change, there were a few that didn’t like it so left!
I couldn’t understand why as they were about to start a new job that meant change and a new routine. Why not put that effort into that job they have been doing and know so well?
Thanks for sharing.
I completely agree! A change within a place you are already comfortable with must surely be easier to deal with than a change that is in an unfamiliar environment!
This is sound advice, Debbie! Change can be so scary but sometimes it’s the best thing that can happen to us. Embracing it rather than fighting it is a great idea!! Thanks so much for being a fabulous co-hostess this week!! x
Thank you 🙂 The way I see it, change is going to happen whether we like it or not, so might as well get on board! Thank you x
So agree with this! I think you have to expect change, enjoy the times you have and be happy and embrace something new. It is much easier to avoid stress and upset then. Great post xx #happydays
I have to admit that, like most people, I’m not very good with change but I agree with you that change is often easier if we embrace it rather than resist it. As you say, the world we live in is changing every day so we might as well learn to go with the flow! #HappyDaysLinky
I think change is harder to deal with if we resist it. If we just go with it and try to be positive about it, it becomes much easier 🙂
I can be guilty of the “if it isn’t broke, don’t change it” mindset, sometimes not changing things that I should be.Change is constant and unstoppable, but I’m not always one to instigate it
I agree with that to an extent – I don’t like pointless change, but sometimes as you say things that should be changed get left that way.
I have always feared change but recently I have been a leopard that has totally changed her spots when it comes to tidying and cleaning the house and it feels good! Change is definitely a great thing! Thank you so much for joining in #HappyDaysLinky x
Good on you! I have read some of your posts about your de-cluttering, it sounds like you’ve really gotten into it! Thanks for hosting 🙂 x
I am always a little apprehensive about change – it’s the fear of the unknown! But then I am always glad to have made the changes as they are always for the better. Thanks for linking up to #HappyDaysLinky x
Yeah it can be scary, but sometimes that’s part of the fun 🙂 Thanks for hosting x