An Idea on Making Change... Scary? Naw!

Today I wanted to send a quick note and perhaps give you something to think about if you’re ready to make a change. I talk with many people seeking a new job for many, many reasons which have prompted this quick tip for today. Something I hear a lot of is that people want to move up the ladder, they want to change a career direction or perhaps would like to reach another goal of some sort. Personally... Socially... etc. I love to hear ideas and dreams of others. It's a chain of great conversation that helps inspire not only the person I am talking with but me as well! I learn so much from the people I talk with. However, there is a flip side to getting to the next level or activating the change. Something that always comes with change is the exchange for something you must give up. In order to receive we first must give. It's the nature of the beast. But it's not as scary as what your mind makes it out to be. If you truly feel something is worthy of your passion or goal (And you will know it when your gut says so) start thinking about what you love about your life, your job, your environment and anything else you can think of as you know it NOW. Then put a list together of all the things that are NOT working for you in the NOW. Write down how your life looks in the NOW from a good and bad angle. Divide your paper into two columns. GREAT & NOT SO GREAT. I believe this is an important step to initiate your step forward or at the very least the plan you may set into motion. Many people THINK about these things but putting this step on paper will actually start the process. Thinking about things does not count! Then take both lists and rearrange them in the order of importance as YOU see it and not being influenced from any other person, situation or limiting belief. This is YOUR private list. It doesn't matter what others think of your list but it has to matter to you! If not then my guess is your life is out of alignment. This exercise will help you uncover if you are not living your authentic self as well.  If you look at your good list and there is nothing your willing to give up then most likely you don't have much of a compelling reason to change and moving forward will be nearly impossible. And that's ok! Keep the list handy. Things change. But if there things you are willing to give up then all it means is it may be something you have to give up for just a little while in order to give yourself the opportunity to feel good about a move or change and to make it reality. The items you listed on the top will really tell you what you Value the most. And Values many times will never change so you must find something when making the change that aligns with those. The more you can give up the more opportunity for change will present itself. If you keep those things aligned with the change you want to make then all the other things on your list that you may have to give up will fall into place PLUS your new path will offer and add much more to the list! Many times you will replace other things and what you thought was important literally becomes something of the past. You have now opened the door to CHANGE! The other list you created will help steer you clear of making bad decisions as well. That is equally important to keeping your vision in tact from a reality stand point. There are many other ways to think about change. I’d love to hear any other ideas you may have that I can add to my “tool box”! Make it a great Day!

Keri, Owner,

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