We are all familiar with change. Even if we weren’t always comfortable with it, it was a necessary part of our professional lives. The motto of “Change (or adapt) or die” prevailed. If we didn’t we became obsolete. It is an even larger part of our personal lives. One of the biggest examples of this is when we became displaced professionals.
Just as it was in our professional lives, change in our personal lives can be scary, daunting. The fear of the unknown. But we must remember that it can be exciting, too. The unknown provides untold possibilities of what may be. New opportunities… new experiences. And most of all, just as it was in our professional lives, it is necessary. Without it, we cannot grow into the people we are meant to be.
Depending on where you are in your life, change in your personal life can come from many different places. As we’ve already identified, one of the largest sources is in your professional life which is an extension of your personal life. New opportunities will arise. These can be both exciting and daunting, but if they are truly the right opportunity, the the excitement will prevail. And there will always be changes in your household – especially if you have kids. They have a way of keeping you on your toes!
So when faced with change, don’t shy away from it, no matter how daunting it may seem. Recognize all the positives and embrace it for what it can offer. Chances are, you’ll be presented with a whole new realm of possibilities!
