Embracing Change

Change is a part of life that is often avoided, but there are benefits to accepting change. New opportunities are endless for those comfortable enough to embrace new people, environments, challenges, and more.

Navigate and Embrace Change

Simon Sinek is an author who dedicates time to inspiring his audiences. Sinek explains in his video that he seeks risk-takers open to new things. These people, Sinek says, motivate him and others to explore and embrace change. Watch the video here:

Embracing Change

Control is a need that individuals place over parts of their lives. When people find themselves in routine, change can take away their control. Personal growth is not tied to control but to accepting new perspectives and ways of living.

Read more from the 'Embracing Change' blog that explains the benefits of change for self-improvement. Find it here: https://www.betterup.com/blog/embrace-change

Change And Personal Growth

Learn from another BetterUp blog to find a list of 15 activities for personal development; these activities, like practicing self-care, improving communication, and volunteering, are positive and helpful ways to develop a growth mindset. Read more here: https://www.betterup.com/blog/activities-for-personality-development

What are your thoughts? Are you open to change? Let us know in the comments!

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SPAN Youth Chats will switch to monthly starting on Jan 31, 2024. More information about registration can be found here: The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26

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