Learning to Embrace Change

It might be tough, but sometimes change can actually be good for you. Thus, to be able to embrace change you have to stay positive. This can sometimes be easier said than done, though, as even if you find yourself stuck in a rut, you may simply convince yourself that it could be worse, so that you don't bother to do anything about it. If you hate your job or are stuck in an unhappy relationship you just tell yourself that at least you have a job and a partner, even though there could be better options out there for you. There are so many choices these days that you can feel somewhat overwhelmed, but it is surely better to try something different, even if there is a chance it may not work out how you planned than to simply accept a situation that makes you miserable.

Clearly, you cannot ignore the possibility that changing an aspect of your life could have unintended consequences that may not always be beneficial. Changing jobs may help you to achieve greater job satisfaction and to earn more money, but you may find yourself working longer hours, which may have a detrimental impact on your family life. It may be that you decide to change your living arrangements and move to a different town. This can lead to new work and social opportunities, but it also could also take its toll on the people you leave behind and affect your ability to stay in contact with friends and family. Sometimes, it can be helpful to weigh up the pros and cons of making a change and to decide whether it's really worth it.

In most cases, if you're contemplating making a significant change in your life, it means that there is something you're unhappy with. If you were completely happy with your body, your job, your social life and your relationship status, you wouldn't spend as much time considering all the other potential options out there. If you find yourself daydreaming about what could be on a regular basis, because you are so dissatisfied with real life, then you're the only one who can change it. There's no point waiting for someone to change your life for you. It might be tempting to wait and wait to see if something random happens to alter your life, but you could be waiting for a very long time.

You may want to believe that you're going to bump into the love of your life whilst doing your shopping, but if you are interested in starting a relationship with someone you are better off taking up a hobby or joining an online dating service and putting yourself out there than waiting around, hoping such a random event will occur. It is better to be proactive in trying to change your life rather than waiting around, bored but hopeful. You need to face up to the fact that it is up to you to take control of your own life. It is within you to take action and to change whichever aspects of your life you are unhappy with. Change can be scary, but it can also lead to wonderful experiences, relationships and events which you would otherwise miss out on.