Difference between revisions of "Change"

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Change, such as the changing of the seasons, is constantly occuring around us.

Change means to make something different in some particular way such as giving a different position, course, or direction to replace it with another.^[1] The term can be used socially, in economics or politically.

Change management

See also: Change management

Change management is a systematic approach to dealing with the transition or transformation of a [person's]/organization's goals, processes or technologies. The purpose of change management is to implement strategies for effecting change, controlling change and helping people to adapt to change."^[2]

As as far as change management within individuals, personal development consists of the lifelong activities that: improve a person's capabilities and future potential; build human capital in knowledge and skills, facilitate employability (including self-employment), enhance quality of life, and facilitate the achievement of dreams and aspirations (consider their aims in life and set goals).

Approximately 80% of organizational change attempts fail and it is often lower for individuals.^[3] Having a sense of urgency and having a sufficient speed of change to overcome organizational inertia is a key to effective change management.^[4][5]

An organization/individual with an achievement orientation and that practices goal setting is less resistant to change.

How to overcome resistance to personal change

Photo depicting comfort zone and areas outside comfort zone.

See also: Personal development and Achievement orientation and Growth mindset and Comfort zone and How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Below are some methods to overcome personal resistance to change:^[6]

1. Begin by acknowledging your resistance and think of the positive effects of making the change or changes. Create a compelling vision. See: Visualization and Imagination

2. Explore the causes for your resistance (Fear, potential losses, objectively look at risk of change via risk management, limiting beliefs, negative thinking, etc.). See: Self-awareness and Self-reflection

3. Break down actions necessary to make the positive change into steps/processses in order to achieve goals. Learn any necessary skills.

4. Be action oriented and avoid procrastination.

5. Practice self-motivation and self-confidence.

6. Set goals and rewards for making goals. Engage in planning.

7. Learn to be more open and flexible. Develop a growth mindset. See: Openness

8. Learn the soft skill of change management

9. Realize that change can take time and mistakes are made along the way. Practice self-care and self-compassion.

10. Get any needed assistance and/or moral support. See also: Mentor and Accountability partner and Friendship

Articles:

• 12 Ways To Overcome Your Resistance To Change 12 Ways To Overcome Your Resistance To Change, Forbes

• Overcoming Resistance: How to Push Past Your Own Opposition to Growth

• Resistance to Change: 7 Causes & How to Overcome Them

• How can you manage resistance to change in personal coaching?

• Resistance To Change: 10 Keys To Overcome It

• How to Overcome Your Resistance to Change for a Better Self, Lifehack.com

• 6 Ways To Overcome Your Resistance To Change For Better Self

Quotes on change

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." - Leo Tolstoy

See also: Quotes on embracing change

Below are quotes about change and embracing change.

• "Change is inevitable. Change is constant." - Benjamin Disraeli

• “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” - Socrates

• “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” - George Bernard Shaw

• “Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change.” - Jim Rohn

• “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” - John C. Maxwell

• "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." - Albert Einstein

• "Change in all things is sweet." - Aristotle

• "Change brings opportunity." - Nido Qubein

• "He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind." - Leonardo da Vinci

• "You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of." - Jim Rohn

• "Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

• "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." - Leo Tolstoy

• "Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

• “He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent and thereby succeed in winning, may be called a heaven-born captain.” - Sun Tzu

• "One must change one's tactics every ten years if one wishes to maintain one's superiority." - Napoleon Bonaparte

• "When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.' - Viktor Frankl

• "There is nothing so stable as change." - Bob Dylan

• "Come gather 'round people. Wherever you roam. And admit that the waters around you have grown. And accept it that soon you'll be drenched to the bone. If your time to you is worth savin'. And you better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a stone. For the times they are a-changin'." - Bob Dylan, from the song The Times They Are A-Changin

References

1. ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Change
2. ↑ Change Management
3. ↑ A sense of urgency - The secret ingredient of successful changes | Brigita Tomas
4. ↑ Ready, set, go, and keep going: Why speed is key to a successful transformation, McKinsey & McKinsey
5. ↑ A sense of urgency - The secret ingredient of successful changes | Brigita Tomas
6. ↑
   • How to overcome resistance to personal change
   • 12 Ways To Overcome Your Resistance To Change 12 Ways To Overcome Your Resistance To Change, Forbes
   • Overcoming Resistance: How to Push Past Your Own Opposition to Growth
   • Resistance to Change: 7 Causes & How to Overcome Them