A Note From Deanne
Fall is in full swing in most of the country and
change is in the air. Although it is still almost
balmy here near Austin, Texas, the leaves are starting
to fall from the trees and the skies are filled with
birds flying south for the winter.
For many of us, change is an anxiety-provoking experience.
This week's tip focuses on how to reframe our response to
change to make it an enjoyable part of life.
Dedicated to your success,
Anxiety Tip
Reframing your Response to Change
Change is an integral part of being human. It occurs
within you every moment, whether you realize it or not.
Did you know that...
-- You get a brand new body every 7 years. Most of the cells
in the human body regenerate during that time.
-- You've learned about 100,000 words since birth.
-- Your brain successfully processes millions of diverse and
unique messages each day.
Relationships starting or ending, illness, jobs start or ending,
kids growing up, moving, even death are all neutral in and of
themselves. What makes change positive or negative is the meaning
you attach to it and how you choose to react to it.
When you find yourself resisting change, ask yourself: "Am I
viewing this change as positive or negative?" If you're
viewing it negatively, make a decision to reframe the
experience and view it positively instead. To help you do this,
make a list of positive outcomes the change could bring. Then
decide how you will alter your thoughts, words, and
actions to reflect your new attitude about the change.
About Deanne
Deanne Repich - Founder and director of the National Institute of Anxiety and Stress, Inc., is an internationally known anxiety educator, teacher, author, and former sufferer who has helped TENS OF THOUSANDS of anxiety sufferers in more than 40 countries to reclaim their lives from anxiety, stress, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, anxiety attacks and social anxiety.
She is the creator of the Conquer Anxiety Success Program, author of more than seventy articles, and publisher of the Anxiety-Free Living printed Newsletter for anxiety sufferers. She is a Member of the National Mental Health Association and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
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