To read the first piece in this two-part series on embracing change, click here. The second stage towards change is called the Resistance. In this phase, an individual will fear that the change is real and here to stay. Here, the individual may experience overwhelm and demotivation. At times, this is when the silent treatment Read More
When You Change Inside, You Change Your Life (Part 1)
We are hardwired to resist change. Our brain is on the watch out to keep us safe, constantly looking for anything that may endanger us. As a result, it seeks negativity. Understanding how the brain works Before we unpack the dynamics of change, let me introduce you to the amygdala. This is where our emotions Read More
Adaptability Is the New Emotional Intelligence (Part I)
Adaptability is defined as being able to adjust oneself readily to different conditions. To be adaptable is to be flexible, versatile and accepting of change. Easier said than done! Ghandi shared this quote, which got me thinking: ‘adaptability is not imitation. It means power of resistance and assimilation.’ Nowadays, living in a fast-changing and rapidly-evolving Read More