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You know change is necessary for growth. Only the dead don't grow. You think about the last time you tried to do something really different with your hair. That was change! But you will think twice before you do it again. Change is good, you've been told. Then why do you fear it so much?
Fear of change is one of the top fears many people have. When facing a change, most people invariably feel insecure, lost and overwhelmed. Homeostasis is as much a state of balance for your mind as it is for your body. Change upsets the apple cart by disrupting the careful balance of consistency and predictability that you’ve struck in your life.
But here's how you can cope with change effectively:
- Make friends: Having family and friends you can confide in is always a great comfort and being able to discuss the challenges that you are currently facing goes a long way towards relieving the stress
- Be positive: Being able to reframe your thinking and attaching positive meaning to the changes you experience in your life will enable you to cope with change. If you view change as a threat, you will experience fear and anxiety and most likely be resistant to the change you are about to undergo. Having a positive attitude will help you to feel good about yourself and is also an important part of your day-to-day health. Think about what you like and appreciate about yourself. List them and you'll find quite a few surprises that will boost your self-esteem.
- Take care of yourself: Don't kill yourself by worrying over how you will cope in a new environment. Pay attention to your diet, exercise regularly and sleep well. The last thing you would want to do is face up to the challenge of change sleep-deprived and hungry.
Self-help publications, support groups, friends, money, loving family members, special talents, good health, time and a positive attitude can help you a lot when you're facing change. Recognise them, learn from them and use them to your advantage.
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