No doubt about it some change is frightening and painful, as you describe; other change, when initiated, may initially feel like jumping off the edge of a cliff and then turn into an exhilarating flight with a smooth landing.

Whether the innovation we attempt falls flat or proves successful, we must continue ‘trying ‘in order to be relevant and forward-moving.

Admittedly, I’ve had life change that I encountered unexpectedly (seemingly blindsided), but generally, I like to think proactively and optimistically, hoping that the challenging change today will result in the value-add work/life results tomorrow! And if it doesn’t, I learn from it, and move on to the next great opportunity!

Love your ‘cost-effective methods’ for achieving change, especially the idea of surrounding oneself with creative/innovative people. Basking in their creative light will help!

Bottom line: face the fear … and grow!

Cheers, Alicia!
Jacqui

But we’ve learned to embrace it, nurture it and let it thrive — in our best interest — because we only control a small portion of “what happens” — but we do control most of “how we respond to what happens”.

Change is constant and we have to constantly adapt; I believe in the ownership of proactive reactivity.

I used to be a fraidy cat, but I learned to do and be, not to wish.

Rock on, Alicia!