Influence of Change
Have you ever given conscious thought to your own personal insights about change? In simply posing the question, I had to take a moment and admit, that I had not. What if we could increase the understanding of the influence of change in our lives? What if we could increase our awareness of how we respond to change and how we feel about our ability to make successful transitions? I believe that with intentional introspection, we can.
The following exercise may help you gain insight into your thoughts and feelings about change. It is also important to consider how you have responded to change in the past and how those attitudes and behaviors might affect your adjustment to life transitions now and in the future.
Complete the sentences quickly, filling in the blanks with the first word or words that come to mind.
- In the past, change has been stressful for me when…
- A change that was very difficult for me to accept was…
- One experience or event that changed my life was when…
- One change that I resisted at first, but later appreciated was…
- The transition that I am most concerned about is…
- The transition I most look forward to is…
Our lives are permeated by change. We can’t stop change, but we can often do a better job of preparing for and anticipating change. I know I can. What about you?
“Change is the only constant in life.
One’s ability to adapt to those changes will determine your success in life.”
– Benjamin Franklin
(Adapted from Money Quotient, Inc.)
