Franklin
D. Roosevelt said at his first Inaugural Address, "...the only thing we
have to fear is fear itself." This statement is so true in so many
ways. When we fear change, we don’t necessarily fear the change, we fear
the unknown; and the unknown can sometimes be scary for some who aren't
ready to embrace the possibilities that lie within the transformational
process.
Following
are five tips to overcoming personal fears for personal growth and transformation:
1. Accept
that change happens:
When change is presented, don't automatically assume that it will be
negative. You must view change as an opportunity. Sometimes, change
happens to motivate or inspire us to take us in a new direction.
Change also happens to help us understand what we need to do in life to improve
our circumstances and relationships -- both personally and professionally.
2. Self-discovery: Change is a time for
self-discovery. At this crossroad of our lives, we need to seek within
for the strength and courage to overcome fear of the unknown. When we do,
we discover a wealth of intuitive knowledge that will help to lead us on our
journeys.
3. Patience: Patience is one of
those virtues many of us don't like to practice. It is, however,
necessary to practice so we can sift through the new conditions that are being
presented to us. By becoming more patient, we learn how to become
cautiously optimistic. Optimism is what allows us to move forward without
regret.
4. Design
your outcome: When
you become an observant and not an active participant in the external changes
that are happening around you, you are able to intuitively design the outcome
that you want. Meditate on the goals you want to reach during this time, and
facilitate the changes that are happening to create your own destiny.
5. Embrace
your destination:
Once you've overcome the initial change that has occurred in your life, embrace
your destination. The most important part of life is experiencing the adventure,
and daring yourself to explore the many facets of life, which you have not yet
discovered.
Remember,
life may present challenges -- our reaction to those challenges is what
determines our outcome. Develop your inner wisdom to realize
that change happens, and use that wisdom to manifest personal growth and
happiness in all things. I like to think of change as my opportunity for
greatness and I am always seeking to become better.
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