Does anyone remember D.O.S -- when there was no (computer) mouse? I was working in downtown San Francisco at the time and I was really irritated that we, all of a sudden, had to switch to using a mouse. My thought was . . . 'We have WordPerfect; we have a keyboard -- we're good.' Well, reluctantly, I made it through the transition to Windows and Word.
Resistance to change. Resistance to change can be due to a number of things, including fear of the unknown and being comfortable with the way things are. Unfortunately (or fortunately), you can't afford to have a 'business as usual' attitude. This is not a time to settle, nor is it a time to be mediocre. If you choose to remain the same, you'll definitely be left behind . . . Circuit City, Blockbuster, the newspaper industry. Change doesn't mean you have to give up your core values to buy into the latest fad, but you do need a paradigm shift.
Here's what you can do:
- Take inventory. What's working; what can be improved; what is just taking up valuable space -- mind or physical. What is it that's familiar, but really hasn't worked in years.
- Embrace a new thought. It all begins with mindset. Decide you will take the necessary steps and use the available tools to move from where you are to where you need to be.
- Make it a lifestyle/culture. When implementing something new, gradually incorporating it as a lifestyle is more effective than practicing it for a one-time event. When the 'new' becomes an intricate part of your lifestyle/culture, it's easier to maintain.
Remember, change requires change. Change can be uncomfortable, but sometimes it's necessary. The faster you embrace it, the faster you can move outside your comfort zone, which, by the way, is a great place to be!
What are you doing to embrace change?
Latifah Abdullah is founder of Tibay International. Using optimism, forward thinking, and passion for a woman’s well being, the Tibay Community provides tools, how to’s, and candid conversation on legacy wealth, business, finance, faith, fashion, and health -- empowering women and women entrepreneurs to live a full, authentic life.
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