People are used to the status quo of their lives and are often more willing to live with unhappiness than to change due to a fear of change. When presented with an opportunity to change few people actually accept. Those who willingly accept typically have discovered the secret to managing the change process in their lives; they are more willing and able to go through the discomfort that comes with new situations, new feelings and adjusting to doing things in a different fashion.

To reduce the feelings of turmoil, the creation of the feeling of crisis or chaos people who are being "forced" into unwanted changes need to master the art of "Personal Change Management". People who are forced to change need to learn how to manage change to allow themselves to accept changes as they occur within their lives. Accepting the changes will help to alleviate the stress, anxiety, depression, and physical illnesses that can go along with changes.

How can I manage change?

1. When you think of change replace the word “fear” with the word “excitement”.  By removing the negative emotion from change and associating it with a positive emotion like excitement it allows you to shift how your body and mind will respond to the change.
2. Make a list of how the change will positively impact your life. Knowing that the change makes a positive difference will allow you to see the change as beneficial.
3. Make a list of how the change will negatively impact your life. Knowing that the change makes little negative impact on you will help you to see the change as being no big deal and will allow you to feel capable of adjusting to the situation much faster.
4. Discuss the change with others who are going through the same change and who are struggling with managing the change. Helping others understand how to manage the change will help you to complete the process within yourself.
5. Give yourself time to adjust to the new situation and be gentle with yourself until you have accepted what the change brings to your life.

About the Author

Susan Eskdale is a professionally trained writer and editor experienced in personal and corporate change management. Susan writes for on-line magazines with submissions ranging from articles to poetry to fiction and self-help oriented topics. She enjoys a diverse range of interests, but professes her passion remains working on her novels.