BodCast Episode 193: How to Be THE Master of Change
Oct 6, 2023
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Bestselling author and researcher Brad Stulberg discusses 'Master of Change' and the resistance to change. They explore the concept of rugged flexibility, coping strategies for stress, and the importance of core values. They also share personal preferences and joy of peanut butter.
Change should be accepted as a natural part of life, and embracing the concept of allostasis can help navigate and thrive through periods of uncertainty and change.
Knowing and aligning with core values can provide stability and guidance during times of uncertainty, enabling individuals to make choices that are in alignment with who they truly are.
Deep dives
Navigating Change and Embracing Fluidity
Change is a natural part of life, and resisting it can lead to pain and suffering. The key is to recognize that everything is constantly changing, and accepting this reality can help ease the discomfort. The concept of homeostasis, which suggests that stability comes from staying the same, is an outdated model for understanding change. Instead, the concept of allostasis, viewing change as a cycle of order, disorder, and reorder, offers a more helpful perspective. By embracing rugged flexibility, being both tough and adaptable, individuals can navigate and thrive through periods of uncertainty and change.
Harnessing Core Values to Navigate Change
During times of uncertainty and change, knowing and aligning with one's core values can provide stability and guidance. Core values are the qualities or characteristics that are most important and defining for an individual. By using core values as a compass, people can make decisions and take actions that are in alignment with who they truly are, even amidst chaos or disruption. When facing significant changes, such as the pandemic or major life events, focusing on core values can help individuals maintain resilience, make choices, and shape desired outcomes in both personal and professional realms.
Practicing Behavioral Activation and Finding Stability
Behavioral activation, the practice of taking action despite not feeling motivated, is a powerful tool for navigating change. Rather than waiting for motivation or positive feelings, it is important to get started and take small steps in line with one's core values. Physical movement, such as a daily movement routine, serves as a practical form of behavioral activation. Engaging in physical activity, even if it is just a short walk, can provide stability, boost well-being, and increase resilience. By recognizing that disorder is temporary and reorder always follows, individuals can find hope, patience, and strength in the face of change.
To further your resilience, check out the Daily 21s movement program here:
https://osi-online.com/courses/the-daily-21s-for-vitality/
In this episode, Tim tasks with author Brad Stulberg about his new best-selling book, Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You. The link for book is here: https://amzn.to/3F1pBm7
Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on mental health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change. He regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Atlantic, among other outlets. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He is on the faculty at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. His past books include Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox.
Follow him on Instagram @Bradstulberg and on Twitter @Bstulberg and learn more at www.bradstulberg.com
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