How to Catch-Adapt-Act through change
Nobody likes change. Change can be hard. Change can be painful. Wouldn’t it be easier to stick our heads in the sand and wait it out?
What if you could implement a quick 3 step process, I call CATCH - ADAPT - ACT and simplify your change process a little?
I work with many people wanting to make change and there are 3 main types of mindsets I see walking through my door (these days it’s mostly a virtual door).
Mindset 1 - Wanting to figure out how to change someone else.
Mindset 2 - Wanting to figure out if they need to change.
Mindset 3 - Those that want to change themselves.
I can confidently say that you and I have been, and will be, entertaining these mindsets throughout our lives. In so many instances, change arouses much emotion in us. When we react to these emotions, it derails our ability to follow through positively. This ends up making the change process much harder than it needs to be.
Here are some examples of what each of these mindsets are experiencing at the time, which I guarantee you can relate to.
Mindset 1 - misses the ‘way it used to be’ - i.e. longing
- missing the relationship they used to have with their partner from the early days;
- reminiscing their sense of adventure from the younger years;
- wishing their self-confidence was what it used to be;
- wanting to get their pre-baby body back;
Mindset 2 - doesn’t want to continue the way it is going currently - i.e. dissatisfied
- unhappy with their current work situation;
- not feeling valued and heard at home;
- constantly overwhelmed;
- on the go without a break, living life like a ‘hamster in the wheel’;
Mindset 3 - wants to work towards something better - i.e. opportunity
- want to be more creative in their work or life;
- want to implement and stick to a healthy eating/exercising regime;
- want to grow their relationships to more fulfilling ones;
- want to implement a lifestyle change to allow for more peace within;
“Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.”
So how do we change our approach to making change? When we notice we are in one of the above 3 mindsets, the first step is already done! CATCH!
The next step is to ask yourself this next important question to shift your thinking (ADAPT) -
“what do I want to do with this observation?”
You might decide that you will continue to observe this new insight. You may decide to take the first step in talking about it with your partner perhaps, or maybe a professional. Whatever next step you make, will be a conscious, proactive step forward. (ACT)
Change is nothing to be fearful of, it’s a part of life. How we approach the change and then navigate through it, can make all the difference. Catch - Adapt - Act your change process from today and keep your head out of the sand!
Daily Reflections…
Brit Baron asked a powerful question from herself which I would like to share with you to inspire your daily reflections. This is especially timely after our recent mini series exploring Building Quality Relationships. Spend some time observing your life areas now through this question. What do you notice? I would love to hear your responses!
Is your life a reflection of who you want to be or a reaction to people you don’t want to upset?