Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Change and stress
Any change can be perceived as stressful. Even positive change. Hans Selye, often called the father of stress, called that kind of stress eustress, as opposed to distress.
If you are considering making changes in your life, it's quite possible that you can experience anxiety and it's quite unsettling. Here you were looking forward to something and it happens and you feel unsettled. It happened to me this week as I sat waiting to accept an offer for my house.
Coaching challenge: The next time you are about to make a change, remember that any change can cause some anxiety. Do an internal check with yourself to first review your reasons for wanting that change. Write down your reasons for the change and remember that life does not come with guarantees. Risk and enjoy, looking forward to what's to come next.
Marguerite Tennier, M.A.
http://www.canadascoach.com
If you are considering making changes in your life, it's quite possible that you can experience anxiety and it's quite unsettling. Here you were looking forward to something and it happens and you feel unsettled. It happened to me this week as I sat waiting to accept an offer for my house.
Coaching challenge: The next time you are about to make a change, remember that any change can cause some anxiety. Do an internal check with yourself to first review your reasons for wanting that change. Write down your reasons for the change and remember that life does not come with guarantees. Risk and enjoy, looking forward to what's to come next.
Marguerite Tennier, M.A.
http://www.canadascoach.com
