Hisham Sarwar
Are you afraid of the sudden changes in your life? Do you fear the unknown? If your answer is yes to these questions then rest assured that you are not alone. The fear of change is common among most of the people. It is because your mind searches its mental inventory of situations which are outside your comfort zone. You then label them as safe or threatening.
Fortunately, the human mind may reject uncertainty but it has the skill to change and evolve. If you really want to live a life that reflects best of your abilities, then you have to be open to changes and to welcome it as a neutral part of your evolution.
Following are the few steps you can use to overcome the fear of change:
Accept that nothing is perfect:
You have to start by accepting the imperfections that exist because there is no such thing as perfect. You can work with all your effort to improve upon the flaws to make them better but still, they will never be perfect. Therefore, instead of getting irritated, accept how everything is and continue to improve it.
Let go of the control:
If you want to allow things to happen for the best, stop trying to control everything. No matter where life takes, play the character you feel suits best for a situation. Try to adjust in all kinds of circumstances and let life travel its own path.
Be ready for twists and turns:
Even successful people sometimes feel stuck in life. But that does not mean an end of your efforts and opportunities. Therefore, be prepared for the turns that will take place on your road to success.
Failure is not a destination:
You fear change because you think you will fail if the plans didn’t work. But you should understand that not every step you take will take you closer to success. You will face failures but that will not be the end of everything. The beauty of life is that you can reach your destination by changing the course. Don’t feel upset that things didn’t go as you had expected, instead, use the energy to think how you can reach your goal in a different manner.
Look at the possibilities:
For overcoming the fear of change, you must recognize the possibilities that will come your way. Start to approach life as a writer and you will start seeing the possibilities. If you put the expectations aside and focus on what you can control, then you will feel more in control of things and will be ready to avail the choices.
