Change can be uncomfortable, scary, even frightening. But change can also be beautiful, thrilling, and inspirational.
It comes hand in hand with excitement that motivates us to keep exploring the world, as well as reconnecting with ourselves.
However, almost each and every one of us is afraid of change. We fear the unknown. We worry that it may bring us calamities we may not be able to overcome. The thought that we might lose control over our lives terrifies us. So, instead of welcoming change, we avoid it like the plague.
Our anxiety gets the best of us and prevents us from growing. But we still have the power to transform our mindsets and start giving change a chance.
Are you scared of the unknown? Here are 5 truths that will help you overcome your fear of change:
1. Embracing change leads to growth.
Change often requires stepping out of your comfort zone, and frankly, that’s where growth happens. You cannot grow if you remain stuck in one place, not willing to take risks. If you dream of success, you must have the courage to make the first step. It won’t be comfortable, it won’t feel as safe, but it will bring you the prosperity you seek, as long as you are ready to work for it.
2. Novelty brings you excitement.
The new is always thrilling to explore. It gives you a startling impulse to dive into the unknown. It unlocks your curiosity and pushes you into a world of breathtaking discoveries. However, the fear of change takes all of that away. It robs you of the excitement that comes with novelty. To avoid that, try to give new opportunities a chance. The more you explore, the more you learn, and, therefore, the more you grow.
3. Things are usually not as bad as they seem in your head.
Many of us have a habit of catastrophizing reality. We perceive a certain unpleasant situation in its darkest nuances, failing to acknowledge its bright side. And as we do, we get trapped in our own minds, wasting time worrying about negative scenarios that may never happen. But what we continue to deny is that worrying is absolutely useless. It does nothing good for you or for anyone else. The positive outcome you wish for happens after you take action and start working on achieving it. Hence, you need to make a change if you want to thrive.
4. Failing is part of learning.
The great physicist Albert Einstein once said: “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” In other words, if you aspire to achieve something, you must be willing to fail and to learn from your mistakes. Most importantly, to adopt a growth mindset, you should pay attention to how you fail, not just that you do. This will give you essential knowledge revealing what you need to do to succeed. However, you won’t be able to do it if you give up and refuse to keep trying.
5. Change generates balance.
Imagine riding a bicycle on a rocky road. To keep maintaining your balance, you must keep moving, right? Now, think of the movement as the change that brings growth, prosperity, and excitement to your life. To keep sustaining a balance in your life, you must keep embracing change. And as you do, you will notice how your physical and mental health, as well as your soul, are in complete harmony, resulting from the balance you have achieved by welcoming change.
