{"id":54938,"date":"2022-10-05T14:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T18:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=54938"},"modified":"2025-03-11T17:52:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T21:52:06","slug":"7-ways-of-embracing-and-managing-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/7-ways-of-embracing-and-managing-change\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways of Embracing and Managing Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve been dealing with so much change over the past few years – are we getting better at it, or is change fatigue wearing us out?<\/p>\n

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If you feel like you\u2019re struggling with all the change that you\u2019re experiencing, know that you\u2019re not alone. Dealing with a pandemic, witnessing loved ones getting sick, having work disrupted – all these things are immensely stressful, and it\u2019s completely natural for these things to take a toll on you.<\/p>\n

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In this article, we will share seven strategies for embracing change, and managing it (instead of letting it manage you). Read on to find out more!<\/p>\n

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1. Create contingency plans<\/h2>\n

The most powerful thing you can do for yourself to manage change? Plan ahead.<\/p>\n

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Think of contingency plans as safety nets. Once you have these in place, you know that you have a safeguard to rely on when things get tough.<\/p>\n

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For example, think about how you\u2019ll cope if your company starts retrenching people. You\u2019ll experience much less stress if you know that you have sufficient money to tide you through while you look for a new job – so if you don\u2019t already have that buffer in place, start saving up so that you do.<\/p>\n

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At the same time, it\u2019ll be easier for you to find a new job if you\u2019ve got marketable skills, so make sure you upskill and keep yourself relevant, instead of getting complacent.<\/p>\n

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2. Recognize that stress is natural (and can be positive)<\/h2>\n

Any overthinkers in the room? If you get to the point where you\u2019re stressed about being stressed\u2026 well, that\u2019s a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n

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How do you get stress<\/a> (and by proxy, change) to feel less scary? It\u2019s simple – recognize that stress is a natural human response, and that it\u2019s something that everyone experiences. Also, keep in mind that stress can be a positive thing!<\/p>\n

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Think about it: stress might feel unpleasant, but it motivates us to get moving, and to do something about the situation.<\/p>\n

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When you view it with that lens, suddenly stress doesn\u2019t feel like such a negative emotion after all. Once you\u2019re able to get here, change will feel less scary too.<\/p>\n

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3. Put things in perspective<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, minor changes can feel disproportionately unpleasant, and induce feelings of dread in us.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re stressing over something inconsequential, then a good way of putting things into perspective is to ask yourself: what\u2019s the worst that could happen?<\/p>\n

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For example, say you\u2019re transferring to a new team for work, and you\u2019re not sure how it\u2019s going to go.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s the worst that could happen? Rationally speaking, you know that the vast majority of folks are going to be cordial at work – it\u2019s rare that you meet someone horrible, who will make your life a living hell.<\/p>\n

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So, the worst-case scenario: you don\u2019t hit it off with anyone right off the bat, and so you take a few months to form relationships and get to a point where you\u2019re comfortable with your new team. Doesn\u2019t sound that bad, huh?<\/p>\n

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4. Influence the things that you\u2019re able to<\/h2>\n

In many cases, change feels stressful because we feel like we can\u2019t control said change.<\/p>\n

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So, how do you make change feel less stressful? By controlling or influencing the things that are under your control.<\/p>\n

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For example, say you\u2019re switching industries mid-way through your career, which is a huge change. You can\u2019t control how things will turn out, or how successful you\u2019ll be in your new field. But here\u2019s what you can do:<\/p>\n

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