The Insight Scoop on Dealing with Change

Change is hard and challenging for most people to deal with. No one likes changes because the brain does not like change.

The brain maintains homeostasis to guard the body from threats. Change is a disruption to this state. The natural reaction to a disruption of homeostasis is for our limbic system to kick in and create a fight or flight response.

Change can also be thought of as emotional pain. The body reacts to emotional pain the same as if it were physical pain. When you introduce a change, people fight to avoid because they think their life depends on it. Simply put, people feel scared, threatened and anxious. These are all reactions caused by the brains response to change.

As a Coach I help clients set goals and deal with change by using a brain based approach to coaching. I explain the brains role in change. I ask clients powerful questions to get them thinking which brings them to new insights and creates new wiring in their brain.

Change in the brain is represented by new wiring. New wiring is created from insights which happen when we make a new connection in the brain.

Coaching is all about bringing people to new insights, developing new wiring and forming new habits. This process not only helps people deal better with change, but also helps them create changes for themselves, form new life long positive habits and new ways of living.

The brain loves insights. Insights release endorphins - brain chemicals associated with pleasure states. When you have an insight, you are fueled with energy to take action to deal with change or anything else that matters to you.

So, the next time you are faced with change in your life remember what your brain is thinking. Ah ha-now you have an insight-new wiring is forming. Take action. Start creating what really matters to you. Turn your dreams to goals, develop a plan and take action. Be ready to reach your full potential because you will.

Once you understand and accept change, the change process becomes a whole lot easier as will your life in general.