If you don't like something change it;
if you can't change it,
change the way you think about it. ~
Mary Engelbreit
How people view change
1 Those who Avoid Change
Advantages | Disadvantages | Advice |
You are happy with your
lot, you do not get bored often |
You might become stifled by
the limiting routine |
Get in touch with your emotions and listen to your intuition |
You usually find answers
within yourself |
You are putting up with things,
when they could be better |
Change can be gradual. Look at what you want and |
You are decisive because
you are a creature of habit |
Past disappointments are
influencing your decision making |
Find the courage to enjoy the unexpected |
You are in a rut. Envisage change. Imagine other possibilities. There is a possibility that you might end up valuing new experiences more than the current situation. |
2 Lack Motivation to Change
Advantages | Disadvantages | Advice |
You allow yourself of the
luxury of changing your mind |
You fail to follow through
because of the lack of belief, energy or staying power |
Baby steps. Fewer changes with more determination |
The idea of making
mistakes do not deter you |
You over think and abandon
change at the first hurdle. |
Priorities and distinguish the important changes you need to make |
You think that those who
persevere are maybe stubborn |
Either a lack of self-esteem or
you need to find out how to put your plans into action |
Stop making excuses |
Change isn’t difficult. You do not lack the will or the capacity to change. You stop before you can experience the results. |
3 Welcome Change
Advantages | Disadvantages | Advice |
You are adaptable and
flexible. Both good qualities |
Perpetual change are your
way to keep one step ahead |
Find some stability. |
You like change, know how
to stick to a decision to the end |
You can lose touch with your
identity. |
Reduce the number of changes you want to make. |
You are not afraid of
potential negative consequences |
Are you running away from
something? Are you afraid time is passing you by? |
You have the ability to act on decisions – persevere. |
You love change. You make quick decisions. You do not regret the things you do. Your challenge in life is to reduce the number of changes you want to make. |
4 Afraid of change
Advantages | Disadvantages | Advice |
You are careful | You are frustrated and
anxious |
Learn to throw yourself in at the deep end |
You weigh pros and cons
thoroughly |
You continuously question the
path you have chosen |
Fight your fear of failure |
You are not impulsive | Outcomes can only be judged
on hindsight |
One learns more from failure than from giving up |
Change means – if everything goes to plan – that you might find something nicer than what you have. Unfortunately you cannot be sure about anything at decision time. This is why you put change off for another day. |
Summary of an article found in the
Psychologies magazine by
Christophe Andre