THAT'S IT! IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE! By Priya Ali How many of us have found ourselves absolutely, unequivocally, can’t take another moment of this, in need of change? Sometimes we are so desperately in need of change, we opt for drastic, dramatic or spontaneous action. I know I have lived through my fair share of disappointing haircuts or colours in a desperate
attempt for change that were supposed to change my life, but did not. So my first suggestion for change is to take 24 hours after your epiphany that change is needed, to ensure that any changes made are initiated from a rational and emotionally stable beginning. Often when we declare a need for change, we may not know anything more than we have had enough of the negative feelings we have been experiencing. We may not even know what we need or desire to change. Now this is where I have seen many head down the road to disaster. Rather than allow themselves to become aware and focused towards the change that would best serve, clients have instead opted for random changes (like my haircuts) in hopes of a better feeling. Take your time when sorting out what to change and how to change it. While you may be experiencing high frustration, collecting more data and insight will offer room for and create more clarity. Once you have gained your awareness, you can then begin to explore the possible avenues of change. Keep yourself focused and self supported as you explore these avenues. Some may lead you right to your destination or you may have to experience a few detours or dead ends to get there. Rather than declaring failure, see it as confirmation that you are headed towards the path for you. When you feel that you're in the best direction of change, you can begin engaging in the new action, pattern, relationship or location. You may experience a learning curve during this phase as you adapt to the unfamiliar and newness of it. Continue to self-encourage, reminding yourself that acquiring a new skill set and/or mindset takes time and practice. Over time, you will find that you have fully integrated into the change successfully. Everything is always changing, so take comfort when you feel the urge for change as an indication of growth and evolution.
