Sunday 23 August 2020

Managing change (Part 1)

Hi

There is at least one solid constant and that is, nothing is permanent except change.Change will always be with us. 2020 has so far been a year of great change, change which has manifested as upheaval, anger, displacement, loss of many lives, and yet, opportunities to be a better person, generally. 

For me, as mentioned in an earlier blog, the change I am experiencing, as a result of the pandemic, is mostly about displacement. As I write, I was expecting to be celebrating major milestones in the lives of key family members in the UK this month. However, I am barred from being home because three airports that are critical to my return home, are closed. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many hopes and dreams, like mine, have been affected. Separation from friends and loved ones can bring feelings of loneliness, especially when linked to disappointment and loss. When hope fades, people can lose heart and doubts begin to grow. What we do very often, is to spend too much valuable time wallowing in the 'If onlys' and neglecting the opportunities that will make us grow in the face of difficulties.

So what do you do when things do not work out as planned? What do you do when your hopes are dashed? When things are not as you feel they should be, it is time to change your thinking. It is important to acknowledge the current situation. Identify what exists that you want to change. Importantly, identify what you want to change it to and any roadblocks along the way. List what you will have to do to get to your desired state and what may bar you for each item listed. How will you overcome the barriers? What you write must be a list of realistic, that is, attainable objectives. The time you give yourself to obtain these objectives is critical. If you specify too short a time to achieve too big a goal, the result will be disappointment and you will lose motivation to move towards the change you want to see. Do not forget to celebrate each achievement along the way.

To protect your entire well-being, take time to focus on you and work towards getting the results you want. 
Shalom.


Until
Jo-Ann


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