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How to embrace change and cultivate adaptability -

You don't have to love change to be able to embrace it. There are small adjustments one can make that will ensure change is less painful in the long term.

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Finding your people -

One of the best ways to embrace change is to find a supportive network. They can support you through your life and the transitions that are certain to happen.

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Becoming self-aware -

Have you ever asked why change feels uncomfortable? Getting in tune with yourself can help you approach life and change with more compassion.

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Acknowledging stress as a sign of change -

Stress can make you feel like change is impossible, but it’s often a sign it might be time for change.

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Writing out the positives -

Think about the ways that change may be beneficial for you or those around you. Write it down as a list so that you can see it on paper.

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Prepare for it -

If you know change is necessary for your growth, try to ease into it. Start small by implementing changes that aren't too uncomfortable. It'll make the bigger changes more manageable.

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Determine the value -

To make a change, you need to determine its value. It's easier to undergo change when you know the purpose, value, or benefit. So reflect on that before taking action.

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Think about the possibilities -

Embracing change is all about having the right mindset. By seeing the advantages and learning opportunities, this will help you gain perspective toward positive action.

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Keep your skills current -

To successfully embrace change, a good strategy is to keep your skills current. It will add to your value and growth.

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Run towards what you want -

Change can be terrifying. But if it shows up in what you're trying to do, run hard toward that change.

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Allow change to reveal your strength -

Change requires us to respond to new information, situations, and environments. Recognizing it allows you to fear it less. It will help reveal your strength and resilience.

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Redefine change to be your "nirvana" -

By visualizing your "nirvana" end result and working toward achieving it, you'll jump into change with a more positive outlook.

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Practice gratitude -

Fear of change often comes from a negative outlook on life. Gratitude can help combat this. Expressing gratitude is a simple, yet often neglected habit that drives our minds towards greater positivity. It will help you embrace change.

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Don't view relapses as failure -

You might have some or many small lapses or relapses. The secret of change is to recognize that, get back up, and keep going. Relapses are part of change, and there's nothing wrong with that.

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Celebrate growth -

Through change, you're making progress. Pat yourself on the back, and find ways to honor your growth.

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Be consistent in your actions and motivations -

Regardless of the purpose of the change, consistency and motivation in actions matter. This will also help you navigate through change.

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Acknowledge the change -

Whether you feel grateful about the change or not, acknowledging the experience is an excellent step, which will help you embrace it.

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Maintain self-care routines and rituals -

While things are changing in life, it can be helpful to rely on your self-care practices that ground and support you.

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Get an accountability partner -

Chances are you probably know someone else who's also scared of change. Help yourselves out by being each other's accountability partner. Navigating through change will be smoother and less scary.

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Create an achievable roadmap to change -

If there's something you actually want to change, create an achievable roadmap for it. Developing an action plan and understanding how the change may be maintained creates effective habits. Also, predictability will keep you calm.

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Reduce the ambiguity -

Change is scary because it creates ambiguity. When possible, seek clarity on the change, and try to imagine all the possibilities. When you can see different outcomes, the ambiguity is calmed.

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Adopt a growth mindset -

Facing change becomes so much easier when you think in terms of growth and learning. People with this mindset view challenges as opportunities, and mistakes as valuable lessons. Adopting this mindset can help you embrace change.

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Focus on yourself -

Embracing change comes a lot easier if you stop comparing yourself to others, and instead focus on your own goals.

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Set clear goals -

If you learn how to set clear, achievable goals, embracing change will become a normal part of achieving them.

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Ask for help -

Your support system is there for a reason. Don't be afraid to ask for help, because in times of transition you may need to call for extra love and care.

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Focus on resilience -

Change might bring some level of discomfort. As you meet this discomfort, recognize that you're getting stronger and wiser.

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Reflect on your own unique journey -

Pause regularly to notice how far you have come. Take your time to slow down and reflect on the distance you've traveled.

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Make change an adventure -

Reframing the way you think about change is very valuable in whether you worry about or embrace it. Instead of thinking of change as something scary, start thinking about is as a fun adventure where you will learn and grow.

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Change is the only constant -

The reality is that change is inevitable, normal, and necessary. Acknowledging this will offer you greater capacity in the midst of a transition.

See also: 10 reasons to practice mindfulness meditation

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