Moving Through Change

There is no place to hide from change. However, we can choose how to deal with it. Change moves us into confusion. One way we deal with the discomfort of this stage is to hold onto what we know. In this case we continue to define competency according to what the past required. To move with change we need to redefine competency according to what the new circumstance requires. Gaining new competencies gives us a greater sense of control over our situation. This sense of control bolsters our confidence. As our confidence continues to grow we become more comfortable with our circumstances. Comfort can lead to complacency. We begin to coast. We either initiate a change to keep us growing or change will find us. Either way the cycle begins anew:

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