[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Strategies for Personal Change.\n\nChange is inevitable. In fact, change can occur so frequently and regularly that in many cases we hardly notice it.\n\nWe change our hairstyles, our fashions, our relationships, our opinion, or we re-arrange the furniture; all with little or no resistance.\n\nSo why do some of us react like a nuclear war is pending when we are confronted with change?\n\nSo what coping mechanisms can we put in place to ensure we embrace change with a positive attitude and a sense of excitement in the possibilities?\n\nWe will discuss 5 Strategies for Personal Change.\n\nDon’t waste time and energy fighting the inevitable. Learn to see change as a new adventure on the road through life and embrace the future!\n\nYou have access to at least 11 free personal development resources you can take advantage of right now (www.AccountabilityCoach.com). Including the free 27-page Special Report: Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com today\nReview the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study course so you can discover for yourself how to focus on your highest payoff actives that produce the biggest results in the shortest amount of time so that you can experience that feeling of true and total success and a fantastic quality of life. \nSubscribe to The Accountability Coach blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day."]]
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(upbeat music) - Hello, and welcome to the Accountability Coach podcast, where we will discuss topics, issues, ideas, and questions related to having a totally balanced and successful life. This is Anne Bakrak. Today we're gonna talk about five strategies for personal change. Change is inevitable. In fact, change can occur so frequently and regularly that in many cases, we hardly notice it. We change our, perhaps our hairstyles, our fashions, our relationships, our opinion, or we rearrange the furniture, all with little or no resistance. So why do some of us react like a nuclear war is pending when we're confronted with change? Familiarity with our surroundings, our friends and relationships, our working environment, allow us to reside safely inside our comfort zone and comfort equals security. However, large changes require us to step outside our comfort zone, adapt to new patterns of behavior, and learn new techniques for survival. Change makes us uneasy, even when a change seems logical and reasonable. We ask ourselves, why can't things remain just as they are? I liked it just the way it was. But that kind of thinking is self-delusional. We all want to change whether we admit it or not. Sure, there are people who say they are happy the way they are, but they are, I don't know, being truthful with themselves. We all want to be better, faster, stronger, richer, more powerful, happier, more fulfilled, and the list goes on and on. So why then do most of us resist change? Well, change is a fact of life. Progress requires change. So we must develop change strategies that reduce our resistance and allow us to view change with a positive and constructive attitude. Although the majority of us initially react to change with feelings of anxiety and disorientation, most of us are able, at least over time, to respond with a more favorable and positive mindset. After all, nine times out of ten, change brings about new opportunities to improve our position, our well-being, our environment, and even our circumstances. Occasionally, change is precipitated by destructive or stressful circumstances like divorce or death or natural disasters. When a catastrophic event happens, change occurs. Most people require time and support to really enable them to deal with the grieving process before they can adapt to new changes that have been thrust upon them. But like our response to grief, our response to change, varies depending on our inherent qualities and our attitudes. So what coping mechanisms can we put into place to help ensure that we embrace change with a positive attitude and a sense of excitement in the possibilities? Here's five strategies for change management. Focus on the positives. Change general results in a positive outcome. Rather than focus on feelings you may be experiencing like insecurity, discomfort, or anxiety, concentrate instead on how the new experience will enhance your current situation. Imagine yourself once the change has taken place and think about how good that you'll feel. Imagine yourself feeling re-energized, optimistic, excited, even exhilarated. Number two, nullify the negatives. Be honest and ask yourself, what is it that's really holding you back? What beliefs are you clinging on to which could be preventing you from moving forward? What is the worst possible outcome you could experience from the change? Once you take a realistic and logical look at the reasons why you're resisting change, you will find most of them are really unrealistic and not logical. Number three, clarify your commitment. Change requires commitment and self-discipline. You won't always get it right the first time. So you've got to find the strength and perhaps a purpose to get back up and try again. You'll find the reward is worth it. Number four, look after yourself. Change, no matter how big or how small, requires a healthy mind and a healthy body. Change doesn't have to occur overnight. It may take weeks or even months to make the necessary changes. Take care of yourself. Eat regularly, exercise, breathe and take time to relax and acknowledge how far you've come. Number five, be flexible. Changes don't always occur the way we might have imagined. You may encounter curve balls or forks in the road that you weren't expecting. So give yourself enough latitude to readjust for the unexpected. Neil Maxwell said, "It's not the years, but the changes that make us grow. Don't waste time and energy fighting the inevitable. Learn to see change as a new adventure and a road through life and embrace the future." Well, my hope for our time together today is that you got some value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful, personally and professionally. Review the 30-day self-study course so you can discover for yourself how to focus on your highest payoff activities that produce the biggest results in the shortest amount of time so that you can experience that feeling of true and total success and a fantastic quality of life. Aim for what you want each and every day. Until next time, make it a great day today and every day. Thanks for listening. (upbeat music) (upbeat music)
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