Thread by @DiMoneymindset

The only constant in life is change.

But how do we master this change

without being mastered by the fear of change?

Change consists of 4 phases.

Find out which phase you are currently in

and how that helps you to overcome your fear.🧵👇

Why are so many people afraid of change or even trying to avoid it?

Because fear and persisting in the status quo serve a function:

• Protection from unpleasant feelings and disappointment.
• Staying in the comfort zone where we are (supposedly) safe.
• Exercising control in situations we are familiar with.

We rather prefer to remain in the known unhappiness than to discover the unknown happiness.

The good news: we can learn to change!

And knowing which phase of a change process we are in

is an important first step in proactively shaping and embracing change.

So let's dive into the phases of change

Phase #1: Rejection:

This phase is characterized by the following mindset:

• "It doesn't work for me anyway"
• Everything sucks
• Focus on negative details

It took me some time to realize that with this kind of mindset I am constantly manipulating myself from positively impacting my change process.

Phase #2: Resistance

This phase is characterized by:

• Anger
• Aggression
• Overwhelming pressure
• "Prove it to me" attitude
• Focus on disadvantages

But as you continue on your journey,

you’ll learn that neither of these two phases accomplishes your goal.

What you need to do is reach the next mindset level: phases 3 & 4

Phase #3: Discovery

• Creativity
• Vision is built
• Genuine curiosity
• Trial and error to understand

This Beginner-Mindset helps you to overcome your fears and to approach new situations playfully.

Phase #4: Commitment

• Growth
• Gaining control
• Belief is formed
• New awareness
• Knowledge is acquired

--> Change happens.

In which phase do you achieve the change you want?
1 and 2 or 3 and 4?

And how do you overcome dysfunctional phases 1 and 2?

A few things that helped me:

• Ask yourself: what would be the worst thing that could ever happen?

• Don't overthink: this keeps you in a worry & negativity loop

• Take actions: the more you realize that you are creating your change, the more self-confidence you build-up

Be patient with yourself!

Change happens slowly, and then all at once.

In the beginning, don’t be surprised if you experience phases 1 & 2.

This is part of the process.

The people who today seem to master their change process had to go through that too.

And still do, but just quicker

And they have scars & war stories to prove it.

TL;DR - Phases of change and advice for proactively shaping it:

• Phase #1: Rejection
• Phase #2: Resistance
• Phase #3: Discovery
• Phase #4: Commitment

Wanna-bes get stuck in 1 or 2. 👈

Doers start at 3 or make their way out of 1 and 2 in no time. 💪

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