Change is inevitable; and often, out of your control - but you have a superpower - you control your response to change and all the uncertainty that accompanies it. Developing a healthy approach to change means focusing on the path ahead, recognizing the opportunities change brings, and staying positive and supportive throughout.
What to Do When Change Happens to You
While Merriam-Webster Online defines change (n.) as “the act, process, or result of alteration, transformation, or substitution”; that definition is far too literal to address the true impact change can have on your life. To that end, it’s easier to define change by what it is not - comfortable, equitable, or easy. These activities focus on steps to take when facing change, how change can affect motivation, and how embracing change can impact your influence on change.
Greek philosopher Heraclitus TL:DR’ed/nailed it with “There is nothing permanent except change.” - life and work are defined by it. Being prepared for change means developing skills that . Learn how to cope with change by improving the way you approach, adapt, and respond to change.
The workplace is an environment in constant flux - changes occur across all levels, teams, projects, policies, and - are we still listing these? The impact of change is mitigated when you learn to embrace change by recognizing and engaging the opportunities it presents.
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