Change Guidelines

Most people resist change. Because we are creatures of habit, stress, anxiety, depression and fear are common to emerge when we are in the process of change. Change could be very frightening even when the change is good. The following are tips on what to do to help you with life changes.

• Trust that you are in God's hands. Even when things do not make any sense to you. I will not say this is an easy thing to do, but when I begin to get anxious about a challenge or fear the unknown I think back of all the times God has been there for me to pull me through some very difficult times.
• Instead of worrying about loss, think about what you would do if you were not afraid.
• Let go of the old and welcome the new. You can't bring anything good into your life if you are still holding on to old wounds, people (especially dysfunctional energy drainers), circumstances, beliefs and situations.
• When everything falls apart,  remind yourself it is an opportunity to create a better, stronger foundation.
• Try new directions and seek out new opportunities.
• Remind yourself that change is "always" good even if at the present time it does not look like it.
• What you are afraid of is never as bad as you imagine, and in order to stop anxiety remind yourself of that.
• Think about what could go right, instead of what could go wrong.
• Make an effort to learn from your mistakes and not repeat them.
• Look for opportunities, not obstacles.
• Seek out positive and encouraging people who will support you in getting out of a bad situation and also encourage, motivate, and inspire you to move towards new directions.
• Remind yourself that you already have the tools, not only to survive, but to thrive.

I have written similar articles on change in the blog section for www.first30days.com. If you would like support in your time of change, please contact me at carbajalzulma@gmail.com