5 Things to Do When Things Are Changing

…instead of resisting the situation

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Notice the resistance.

Is it fear or something else? Say: OK, I am scared. I will admit it and write it down.

Acknowledge your negative mindset.

Your mindset is how you think about situations, people, life, and mostly yourself. Ask: When I feel something is impossible, is it out of habit or the way I was raised?

Consider the benefits of change.

There must be something positive from this new situation— more time, better focus, fewer obstacles. Ask: What is one beneficial outcome of this?

Be prepared for obstacles.

Obstacles happen — complaining and getting emotional won’t change them. Ask: What are 3 things I can do when it appears?

Do one small thing today.

Leaving your comfort zone seems scary; that’s completely natural. Ask: What is one step I can take to adapt— adjust my schedule or budget, create a plan of action?