Change and uncertainty in our lives can cause a roller coaster of emotions: fear, anger and sadness, just to name a few. Viewing change as an opportunity can feel impossible when it seems like it’s coming at us from all directions. We can’t stop life’s ebbs and flows, but we can learn how to accept change and even view it as an opportunity. It’s all about how we frame it.
Small adjustments to your mindset and habits can help with resistance to change and dealing with the uncertainty that comes with it. Here are 3 suggestions to get started:
Write down your thoughts: When faced with change, it’s natural for your mind to be flooded with worry, conflicting emotions and ‘what-if; scenarios. Journaling can be a powerful way to understand your feelings, discover self-limiting beliefs and find clarity. Whether you want to write down your emotions, describe your doubts or jot down questions, it’s important to get it all out on paper. Once you’ve written it all down, you can look for patterns or mental blocks you want to work on.
Lean on your support network: Change can feel particularly scary when you feel like you’re going through it alone. Being a part of a supportive social network can reduce stress and improve well-being. Sharing your experiences with your community and listening to the experiences of others can help you feel less isolated and more encouraged to face what’s next.
Accept your fears and don’t be ashamed of them: For most people, fear doesn’t feel good. However, you can fight off many fears by fostering a positive mindset and practicing a few simple thought exercises such as: concentrating on the strengths and accomplishments that have brought you this far; thinking about all of the challenges you’ve overcome and how you worked through them; identifying the root cause of your fear to avoid creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Another exercise is to focus on what you can control. Adopting practices that help you connect with and regulate your emotional state (ie: a meditation routine) help develop a deeper sense of strength and resilience. When the next change happens, you’re more likely to see it as an opportunity for growth, learning and for trying something different.
Life has few guarantees, but one thing you can count on is change. Building resilience can be your secret weapon for success and helps you thrive in the face of adversity. With all the changes and uncertainty that 2025 has brought so far, Leah M Joppy and Associates is ready to help you enhance your resiliency skills and face change with confidence. Our course, Building Resilience In Times Of Uncertainty, includes a resilience assessment and provides feedback about resiliency levels in 3 key areas: Challenge, Control and Commitment. Participants learn how to better prepare and manage uncertainty in life. And in a professional world filled with change, it can mean the difference between surviving and thriving. Our second course, What’s Next? Purposeful Planning for Post Retirement, will assist you in developing a proactive plan for a meaningful post-retirement life, grounded in your values, strengths, and experiences.
To learn more, call us at 301-670-0051 or email us at leah@lmja.com.