How To Survive In A Rapidly Changing Environment

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Change is not what we like to talk about. But if we are not comfortable with change, how are we going to move forward. We cannot move forward in life without change. Whether we like to change or not, we must do something about it.

We must accept it.

We must see change as a good thing, not a bad thing.

We must not fight change. We must embrace change.

We must see change as a way forward, not a way backward.

If we can see change as a good thing, then we can do something about it. Change is not easy. It is not easy because we don’t know what is going to happen. But if you want to cope with change, according to Neil Postman, “… Survival in a rapidly changing environment depends almost entirely upon being able to to identify which of the old concepts are relevant to the demands imposed by the new threats to survival, and which are not.”

Whether you know what is going to happen or not, do not stress yourself about it. It will come to pass. According to Nick Tasler, “If you believe stress is trying to carry you over a big obstacle or through a challenging situation, you’ll become more resilient and may even live longer.” Change comes with stress, but don’t focus on the stress.

Instead of worrying yourself about the change, focus your thoughts on what the change is going to do for you. Change is life. If you are not ready to shake things up, you are not ready to live.

Nothing Will Change Unless You Change It

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Nothing will change unless you change it.

Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Do not live with what is hurting you. Do not tolerate what is causing you pain. You are not here to endure unnecessary pain.

Stop accepting people who are treating you badly. The more you accept them, the more they will continue to hurt you. Don’t do that to yourself. You deserve better. You deserve a better life, a better work, a better relationship, and a better self. Tell people what you want from them. Tell people what you don’t want. If they don’t listen, let them go.

If people don’t treat you with respect, treat yourself with respect. Treat yourself with love. Don’t worry about who is not treating you right. Whether they treat you right or not, you must treat yourself with respect and dignity. That is all you want. That is good enough.

Let go of the things that are tearing you down. You don’t need them. You need your life. You need yourself. Stop thinking about them. Start thinking about yourself.

What you accept is who you are. Don’t accept anything that is not a part of your future. Don’t accept anything that is not a part of your life. Nothing is going to change unless you change it. Are you ready to let go of your pain?