On Change..constantly evolving...constantly growing

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Carmen Escoriaza, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.

Change is not easy. But it is simple. Things will always change. We don’t have a choice about that, but we do have a choice on how we react to change. The choice really boils down to this…either we manage change, or it will manage us.
As a leader, professional or individual, however, deciding to make changes is the easy part. Getting your people and yourself on board is much more difficult. Why is that? Quite simply, change is an emotional process. We are all creatures of habit who usually resist it, and welcome routine. Even if we want to initiate the change, career, relationships, any change is tough to execute. Uncharted waters are scary!
In the long run, however, sameness is the fast track to mediocrity. And, mediocre companies won’t survive and mediocre lives won’t make you happy. Tuli Kupferburg said it best…“When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge.” And that is your challenge…to convince your team, yourself, your family that the new world you are trying to create is better than the one you’re in. Is it easy? Of course not. It takes planning, commitment, patience and courage.
The truth, of course, is that change can be a wonderful gift. In fact, it is the key that unlocks the doors to growth and excitement in any life and organization. And, most importantly, without it…your competition and your life will pass you by. A big part of success, will be your ability to inspire others, and yourself, if making a life change to get out of their comfort zones; to assure them and yourself that even though they are on a new path, it’s the right path, for the right reasons.