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10 Powerful Benefits of Change:
Why Embrace It
If you do not create change, change will create you. ~Unknown
We are often resistant to change, and we dont realize that change itself is constant.

People usually avoid changes and prefer to stay in their comfort zones, but once you get the courage and
take the first step to change, your life will become much better. Below are just few benefits of change:

1. Personal Growth
You grow and learn new things every time
something changes. You learn lessons even from
changes that did not lead you to where you
wanted to be.

2. Flexibility
Frequent changes make you easily adapt to new
situations, new environments, and new people.
As a result you do not freak out when something
unexpectedly shifts.

3. Improvements
We all have things in our lives wed like to
improve. All of us know that nothing will improve
by itself. We need to do things differently to make
that happen. Without change, thered be no
improvements.

4. Life values
From time to time changes make you re-evaluate
your life and look at certain things from a
different perspective. Depending on what the
change is, it may also reinforce your life values.

5. The Snowball Effect
Often we give up because we cannot accomplish
the difficult task of making a huge and immediate
change. That is when small changes become
extremely valuable. One shift at a time, small
changes will eventually lead you to the desired big
one.

6. Strength
Not all changes lead you to pleasant periods of
life. Unfortunately we do not live in fairy tale and
sad things happen, too. Overcoming the tough
period will make you stronger.

7. Progress
Changes trigger progress. Things move forward
and develop because of the them.

8. Opportunities
One never knows what each change may bring.
When you turn from your usual path there will be
plenty of different opportunities waiting for you.
Changes will bring new choices for happiness and
fulfillment.

9. New Beginnings
Each change is a turning page. It is about closing
one chapter and opening another one. Changes
bring new beginnings and excitement to life.

10. Routine
Remember the movie Stranger than Fiction? The
main character Harold Crick does the same things
in exactly same time for years. He leads a
completely dull, extremely predictable, and
uninteresting life. That is how your life would be
without changes.

So next time you get the temptation to avoid or resist the change, aim instead to initiate the ones that will
lead you to where you want be. And rememberif there were no change, there would be no butterflies!


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Why change is so difficult
and 9 ways to make it easier
Lets face itchange is hard. It really is. Because of that, most of us tend to shy away from it.


Change is a crucial part of productivity, though. If you lack the ability to adapt and grow, your
productivity will stall, stagnate, and finally die.

There are two main reasons why we dont change as often as we should:
1. Lack of knowledge.
We simply dont realize that we need to
change.
2. Lack of willpower.
We know we need to change, but we just
dont have the motivation to do it.

Why Change is So Difficult?
Here are the reason

1. We often try to change too much to quickly.
Biting off more than we can chew may be the single biggest contributor to resistance to change.
Instantaneously trying to go from no change to massive change can quickly send us into a state of shock.
Shock often leads to paralysis, and paralysis is the opposite of movement (i.e. change).
The remedy: Make small changes instead. If your goal is to make a huge change, break it down into smaller
changes and make those one at a time. Small success leads to more success, which leads to momentum.
Momentum propels you toward large, lasting change.

2. We become discouraged after past failures.
Because change is difficult, we sometimes fail. What we hoped was going to be a big change fizzles out after
only a small initial change. What we hoped was going to be a lasting change turns into a quick, passing phase.
Past failure tends to translate into present discouragement.
The remedy: Instead of reacting to past failures by becoming discouraged, proactively turn past failures into
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you broke down and come up with a plan to conquer that step this time. As the Japanese say, fall down
seven times, stand up eight.

3. We fail to align our changes with our values and principles.
Change becomes exceedingly difficult when we try to do it in ways that violate our own standards. If our
values and principles say one thing and a proposed change says something different, well have difficulty
making that change stick.
Why?
Because that scenario produces what psychologists refer to as cognitive dissonance Its like trying to go
right and left at the same time or convince yourself that something is simultaneously all-black and all-white.
You cant do that for very long without driving yourself nuts.
The remedy: If you find yourself in a dissonant state, spend some time doing 2 things: First, re-clarify what
your values and principles are. Make them concrete and nail them down in your conscious awareness.
Second, re-frame your proposed changes to better align with your values and principles.
This will allow for internal peace, which will ignite your ability to change.

4. Its difficult to objectively assess our current status.
There are 2 reasons we dont change: we dont have the motivation to do it or we simply dont know that we
need to do it in the first place.
Objectively evaluating oneself is extremely difficult. Though we might try to put our biases aside as we look
at ourselves, its nearly impossible to do. For this reason, as we assess our current situation, we may arrive at
the conclusion that no change is needed. And there may be no conclusion thats further from the truth.
The remedy: The solution to this one requires a dose of humility, but its well worth it: If you cant objectively
evaluate yourself, have someone else do it for you. If you need to know where you stand at work, ask your
boss for an objective opinion. If you need to know where you stand outside of work, ask a friend or a family
member. Yes, you might receive some uncomfortable feedback, but its far better to know that you need to
change than it is to need to change and not know.

5. We fear that the effort to change might not be worth it in the end.
What if we spend a huge amount of time and energy trying to change and then find out that the end result
isnt even worth it? If youve ever had that happen to you, you are less likely to attempt change in the future.
The remedy: Fear of the unknown is natural to some degree. Wondering whether our time and effort will
actually be worth it in the end is a fairly justified concernespecially if we dont have much time and energy
to begin with.
Dont let this faze you, though. Not every change you make will be worth it. Many will be, but some wont be.


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Even if the end result isnt all that you hoped it would be, you will have grown along the way. By going
through the process of change, you will have increased your ability to change.
The next time you need to change, the process will be more comfortable to you. And, in my book, thats a
win.

6. Though we may know what the end goal of our proposed change is, we may not know what the
actual steps are to achieve it.
Sometimes we know where we want to go (and we passionately want to get there), but we have no
idea how to get there. In those situations, our desire to change quickly cools.
If I set out to drive but have no GPS, no map, no phone, no road signs, and no compass, Id probably decide
to cancel the trip. Could I accidentally succeed in finding it? Possiblybut not likely. Itd be far easier to forget
the trip in the first place.
The remedy: Do your homework, your due diligence, your research before you ever attempt to begin a
change. Its great to know where youre going, but its greater to know how to get there. Dont blindly set out
to change your life. Have a plan before you begin.
And consider allying yourself with people whove already made the change you want to make. They know the
lay of the land. Let them be your guides.

7. We dont have the needed resources to make the change.
If your goal is to start your own business, but you have no capital to do it with, youre up a creek. There are
certain changes in life that require actual resources. Not having those resources makes those changes very
difficult.
The remedy: Bootstrap it until you do have the resources. Dig deep into the well of creativity.
Theres almost always more than one way to do something. If at first you cant see another way, look again.
And again. And again until a new solution becomes clear.
If the only way to start a business was to finance it oneself, few businesses would ever get started. Cue the
venture capital (i.e. Plan B). If the change youre trying to make is worth making, keep trying until you find a
way. Period.

8. Were afraid of relapsing once we make the change.
We set out to make a lasting change, but were afraid we dont have the stick-to-it-ive-ness to make it last.
When we dont think we can stay the course, we struggle to change.
The remedy: Accept the fact that youll probably relapse once in awhile. And then realize that its not the end
of the world.
If your current morning rise time is 7:00am and your goal is 5:00am, there will probably be an occasional day
when you slip back to 7:00.


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Does an imperfect record signal total failure, though? Absolutely not.
Whats important in change is overall forward progress. Two steps forward for every one backward is
successful change.
Dont let the prospect of an occasional slip-up keep you from making a change.

9. Were not convinced we need to change in the first place.
If someone suggests that we need to change, but were not totally convinced, the likelihood of us changing is
slim to none.
The remedy: Find other people who you would assess as having needed to make the same change a long
time ago, but who chose not to. See how their refusal to make the change has played out in their lives. If its
been detrimental, consider being wise and making the change in your own life.
Spare yourself the negative consequences of not changing.
Theres some truth to Lily Leungs advice: When in doubt, choose change.

The Bottom Line
The world around you changes constantlywhether or not you choose to change with it.
If you want to be truly productive, though, youll embrace flexibility and change, learning to
harness their powers for good.


















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How to Make a New You

1. Only change, if you're ready for
change. When you feel it's time for a
new you, that's when change can
proceed.





2. However if you're skeptical about
becoming something way out of your
comfort zone, then staying as you are is
perfectly fine. Although you don't need
a 101 reasons to change, you just need
to know from your heart that your
ready. And once your ready, the course
will run a lot more smoothly, as your
determination will be almost faultless.
3. Change is never easy, especially when
it's brought from ourselves. But
working steady and calm will definitely
make things easier. You must also learn,
that change does not happen over
night. It is a gradual course, and from
past experience the best way to
improve.




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4. Be aware of your surroundings. It's easy
to forget about our current lifestyle and
those who live amongst us when we're in
the change process. You need to keep
your loved ones close, no matter how
much you are changing. It's always best
to have them before the change, during
the change and after the change. You
don't have to change them, just because
your changing your appearance and
personality. It's about certainty and
confidence. You need to be certain and
confident that your change will all go to
plan.

5. Make a list of your chosen desires-
Start by writing a list on things you'd
like to expect from your change. Would
you like to lose weight? or have a new
hair style? Are you simply bored of your
dress sense and are willing to save up
for a new wardrobe? Or are you so tired
of the mistakes and upsets you've
caused that the only way to fix them is if
you become a better person? Once your
list is complete (big or small) you can
begin research.



6. Research the choices on your list- Find
out what hairstyles suit your face
shape, What foundations look best with
your skin tone. Create a fitness schedule
and book into your local gym. Find out
what's hot in fashion and how to
accessorize outfits. Visit online clothing
stores and get a taste of what's out
there on the high street. Find an idol
who you can focus on to be like when
your change is over. Once you've
completed all your research you can
begin with the deadlines.


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7. Set deadlines- Have a date and time for
your goal change. Is there an upcoming
event that you want to change for next
month, Is it the summer holidays and
you want to be a new person when you
arrive back at school? Whatever it is,
have a goal date to reach. It'll make
everything more easier to organize.
Deadline other things as well. Set
yourself a week or so to lose two
pounds. Book in at the hairdressers a
week from your changed deadline so
you have time to tweak around with
your hair do.

8. Begin your change- Now that you've
planned, timed and researched means
you can begin with your change. This is
the part where most of your effort will
be needed and this is certainly the part
where you'll find yourself drifting from
friends. It's now you can start exercising
and eating the right foods, it's now that
you can visit your local hairdressers with
the color and cut you would like. It's
now that you can begin saving up for
your new wardrobe. It's basically the
time where everything gets stressful.
You'll find yourself feeling a little lonely
throughout the process, but stick it out
because once it's over it will be worth it.



9. You must try to remember to relax
always and to not let things come all at
once. As long as you do this step by step
then it should happen more naturally.
Research is your important part, you
should use the internet for your research
and magazines, they are the best for
appearance. If you want to change your
personality then it's best if you work on
that yourself



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10. Coming to terms with the new you-
So your deadline has come, your
stood in front of the mirror and
your a whole new person right? Are
you better than your expectations or
worse? No matter what, through
any physical change your going to
have a picture in your head of the
person you expect to look like. Don't
be disappointed if that image
doesn't look back at you in the
mirror. It's how much you've
improved that counts. If you want a
big change, for a real shock then go
for the whole works. Lose a few
pounds (if you really need too) or
tone up your muscles to get a
slender figure. Have a new style, a
new hair color and cut and a whole
new makeup & skin regimen. You
should get the appearance change
out of the way first and work on
your personality later.


11. Personality change. Mentally- This is
going to be the hardest part of
change, because when people do
change their personality it's hard for
them to stick to it. You may have
regretted something you've recently
done and grew tired of your childish
ways. It's easy when you know how.
But it takes further practice. Try to
keep emotions in check and don't
wear your heart on your sleeve.
Just be yourself, be quirky and fun
and be open to all minds. Anyone
can change, once they are sure of
what they want, and who they want
to be.




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12. Finally- your personality is better, your
looks are better and you seem to be
enjoying the world much much more.


13. Stay positive and optimistic about the
future, be proud of where you are
today and love the world for its beauty
and natures. Always do the right thing,
don't harm your body in ways that you
shouldn't. Just keep strong, make your
family proud, your friends and yourself
and most of all be happy.






You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
C. S. Lewis















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New Year's Eve Facts And Trivia:
Fun Things To Know About The Holiday


New Years Eve is one of the favorite celebration days for many people.
The impending New Year typically brings hope for a more prosperous and happy 365 days. There
are also some fun facts and trivia associated with the celebration.


The first New Year was celebrated 4,000 years by the ancient Babylonians.
Its tradition to ring in New Years with family and friends because the first people you see
will either give you good luck or bad luck. So make sure to keep friends close and foes very
far away
One of the biggest celebrations is in Sydney, Australia. More than 80,000 fireworks are set
off from Sydney Harbor Bridge.
In Italy, people wear red underwear on New Years Day to bring good luck all year long.
In Colombia, Cuba and Puerto Rico, some families stuff a large doll, which is called Mr. Old
Year, with memories from the past year. They also dress him in clothes from the outgoing
year. At midnight, he is set ablaze, thus burning away the bad memories.
Its good luck to eat foods like black eyed peas, ham and cabbage because it is thought they
bring prosperity. But if you want to have a happy new year, dont eat lobster or chicken.
Lobsters can move backward and chickens can scratch in reverse, so it is thought these
foods could bring a reversal of fortune.
The traditional New Years song, Auld Lang Syne, means, times gone by.
The top 10 resolutions are usually to lose weight, eat more healthily, exercise more, stop
smoking, stick to a budget, save money, get more organized, be more patient, find a better
job and to just be a better person over all.
Using a baby to signify the New Year began in ancient Greece around 600 B.C.





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