Handling Change Successfully

Are you dealing with change in your life? I am sure that you are, even if the changes are small. If you do not see any change, there is a problem. "If you're in a bad situation, don't worry it'll change. If you're in a good situation, don't worry it'll change." - John A. Simone, Sr. Check if your mirror still fogs up when you breathe on it. If it is, it means you are alive and you will see change. Even if it is only the simple fact that today you are a day older than yesterday. A few cells have died and others are being renewed. Some of us experience more drastic changes than others, but we all experience change. The majority of people try to run away from change instead of embracing it. Change is a good thing because it forces you to grow emotionally, spiritually and physically. Change keeps you mentally sharp. It forces you to search deeper for who you are and what your purpose in life is. Change gets you out of your comfort zone and forces you to get up and deal with issues at hand instead of the TV remote in your hand. Change forces your business to become more efficient, more competitive and more profitable. Instead of being fearful of change, welcome it. Whether it is personal changes or business changes, change can be intimidating because it requires us to deal with uncertainty. It makes us feel like we are losing control and we don't like to not be in control. We prefer to control what happens today and in the future. That's why we plan things, whether it is a vacation, a family or a business. When all of a sudden things are not going as planned, we are often surprised and upset. However, once you have accepted the fact that change is just part of life, both personally and in business, you will be able to more effectively handle it. We can look at change as a negative or we can view it as an opportunity to become a better person. If we are confronted with sudden changes in our business, it is an opportunity to create a better business. We cannot change the past, but we can decide how we respond to change and that often compels us to change how we look at things. "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Victor Frankl If we are able to look forward and not look back, then we are able to take hold of the positive frame of mind that permits us to move on with renewed energy and commitment. If you have lost a customer, look for new ones. If your product or service becomes outdated, develop better ones. If you have lost a business, start another one. If you have lost your job or lost a business in this recession, don't think of yourself as a failure but consider it an opportunity to start again and to do it better this time. "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." - Henry Ford Change is unavoidable. How you handle it, is what counts. Welcome change and acknowledge that change can have a positive effect on your life or your business. Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. - Pauline R. Kezer During these difficult economic times many people lost their job and some have decided to start a business. Such a decision is a major change for most people. If that is you, you can reduce the impact of that change by choosing a business that fits your skills, experience and passion. If you are new to having your own business, keep in mind that business is more than just making money. If you focus first and foremost on making money, you will always struggle to experience abundance. Concentrate your efforts on how you can help people and develop your product or service with that in mind. If you do that part of running a business correctly, then money and abundance will follow. "A business that only makes money is a poor business" - Henry Ford Whatever caused you decide to start a business, welcome the change that it brings. Don’t look back and play the mind game “could have, should have, would have.” Concentrate on how you can best help people in your new business venture, and success will follow. Starting a business is a major change in your life. However, if you see it as new opportunity to use your skills and experience you will succeed. It does not mean that success will come instantly or easy, but commitment, hard work and integrity in your business dealings will bring you success.