RIDING THE WAVES OF CHANGE

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RIDING THE WAVES OF CHANGE
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What is change?

• CHANGE IS A FACT OF LIFE!

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Exercise Two

• A CHANGE EXERCISE

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The Benefits of Change

• It can bring exciting new opportunities.
• It can help you stay flexible.
• It can build self-confidence.
• It can educate.
• It can help you focus on your priorities.
• It can make you stronger.

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What are the Symptoms of Change?

• STRESS
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Fatigue
• Sickness
• Overeating
• Loss of Appetite
• Insomnia
• Mood Swings
• Poor Concentration

• Stomachaches or other digestive problems
• Neck Backaches
• Dental Problems (Grinding Teeth)
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Eating Disorders
• Heart Trouble
• Sexual problame

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Exercise One

• How does change typically effect you?

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Four Coping Styles

• Analytical Style
• Conceptual Style
• Behavioral Style
• Directive Style

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Four Coping Styles

• Analytical Style Strategies
• Conceptual Style Strategies
• Behavioral Style Strategies
• Directive Style Strategies

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• SO.
• WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?

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Observations About Change

• Discomfort is a normal reaction
• You always have a choice over how you react
• You can be reactive or proactive
• Change may feel like a loss of control

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Strategies for coping with change

• Take Charge
• Talk
• Maintain a Realistic Outlook
• Improve Lines of Communication
• Use and Develop Coping Skills
• Get a life!

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What is your change mantra?

• What would you do if you knew you could not
  fail?
• DONT BE AFRAID TO FAIL!