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It's
inevitable...so why do we have such a problem with it? Change
happens everyday, to everyone of us, no exceptions. You would
think we would be used to it. But, no…we keep fighting it,
often without even knowing it.
Some
of us refuse to recognize the signs of change, so when
it does happen, we're in shock. "How could this happen? Everything
was going great and then, all of a sudden…! Why are they
doing this to me?"
First
of all, change isn't directed at each of us personally, to make
our lives miserable. It just happens. The world is in a
constant state of flux, so we have to be, too.
Now,
let's be honest. Was everything really going great, or were there
little hints of trouble on the horizon, rumblings of change? If
we notice little changes, we can be prepared for the bigger
changes down the road. As we learn to recognize the signs, and
not bury our heads in the sand, it will be easier to handle, adapt
to and survive change.
It's
easy to become very settled in our comfort zone; but change will
be easier to cope with if we realize stepping outside our comfort
zone can lead to new experiences, new opportunities, new relationships,
new skills. These are good things, but they won't come about if
we dig our heels in and refuse to budge from our safe little niche
in the world.
One
little book that lays it all out, short and sweet and easy to
read and apply, is "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Spencer
Johnson, MD. He tells a parable of how four individuals deal with
unexpected change. It is a highly recommended book. The folks
in our office loved the book. Perhaps you'll find some benefit
in it, too.
And
this is another strategy to help cope with change - learn what
to do before you need to do it, and you will be prepared.
Then you won't be floundering; you'll be ready to start afresh
with each new change.
To
survive in this world, we need to embrace change, look
forward to it, be excited by it, and adapt to it as it happens.
Then life will be an adventure. At least we'll never be bored
again!
Retirement
is a huge change. Are you ready for it? Being financially prepared
is one thing; being prepared mentally and emotionally is something
else entirely. Even if retirement is years away, you can do things
now to prepare for it.
Prepare
to have fun: think of things you do now, have done in the
past, or would like to do that bring you joy. These are pastimes
to consider once you retire.
Prepare
to be productive: think of places you can volunteer, other
work you would enjoy, ways to feel you can contribute.
Plan
where you want to live, and work toward that goal now.
Keep
active mentally and physically and your retirement will be a time
of enjoyment and fulfillment.
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Quote
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"It's
not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory"
~
W. Edward Denning~
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