Change is Hard: Navigating it Updating Our Expectations

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Our expectations greatly influence how we handle change, and it is important to explicitly define and periodically revisit them to ensure they align with reality. The brain is wired to make predictions, and when these predictions do not match reality, the greater the gap, the worse we tend to feel. Thus, updating our expectations to match reality is crucial for effectively navigating change. Additionally, it is essential to expect that change will be hard, as having the expectation that it will be easier or immediately gratifying can lead to feelings of disappointment and frustration. Acknowledging the difficulty of change helps in managing our reactions when faced with challenging situations.

Change is hard. But what if embracing change led to your greatest growth? My guest is Brad Stulberg, bestselling author of Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You.

Brad shares how we can cultivate “rugged flexibility” to gracefully navigate cycles of order, disorder and reorder. Imagine harnessing the storms of change to help you grow into your best self. Brad upends conventional wisdom, showing how accepting impermanence allows us to become our best selves. Having weathered major life changes himself, Brad did extensive research on how we can thrive amidst instability. This eye-opening discussion will challenge your assumptions and show you how to make peace with change.

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