Change: definition; to cause to be different, to transform, to lay aside, to switch.
Lately IÄôve been thinking a good deal about things related to change, returning to school, switching careers, moving, etc. Change is a condition thatÄôs constantly occurring yet one most people have difficulty dealing with. IÄôve come to recognize IÄôm not comfortable with sudden change. For a major change my comfort period, that time I need to process the information to the point that IÄôm back within my comfort zone, is 24 to 48 hours. If I can have that much notice prior to a major change I usually will not have any problems accommodating it, otherwise I may be outside my comfort zone. This doesnÄôt mean that I will necessarily react in a negative way, but I will feel somewhat unsure and uncomfortable. Smaller changes are dealt with quicker.
Something that helps me is to focus on what change actually is. ItÄôs a process not a result. History has shown me that most changes in my life have had good results. If I donÄôt fear change, but instead participate in the change process, then the results will more likely be something I deem as good.