it helps to understand what you are going through when faced with change. otherwise you may find yourself swept up emotionally and mentally and wondering what hit you.There are two types of change: planned and unplanned.
planned changes are those that you choose in order to improve your life in some way. you take additional courses. you learn a new skill. you begin a fitness program.since you make it happen, there is still a sense that you have control of your life. Unplanned changes are those that are forced upon you by circumstances beoynd your control. a flat tire. Being downsized. A health problem. the death of a friend or family member. there are all stressful changes that can throw you off balance. but you can control the attitude that you choose to take toward the change.
those who resist change suffer from what i call changecosis a disease that threatens you ability to enjoy life and t develop your full potential. when confronted by change, do you generally become rigid? do you overreact? become suspicious?begin to blame others?deny that it bothers you?do you experience the yes, but...syndrome?
if you answered yes to any of these questions, theree is a good chance you have changecosis.
four basic ways to respond to change:
- shift to neutral
- adopt a negative attitude
- adopt counterproductive attitude
- adopt a positive attitude
attitude is everything
keith harrell
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