Planning is one thing–changing is another. What are you guys doing? From my new market manifesto. Ask for a copy if you’d like!

The Stages of Change.

1. Anxiety. “Can I deal with this change. Am I ready? Do I know enough? What will happen if I don’t change?” Caution; Don’t allow yourself to go into denial. Anxiety will go away as you progress to the next stage.

2. Happiness. “Hurrah something is going to change. I am excited that I can feel things are finally moving forward. I can now feel like I am finally headed in the right direction. I want to tell the world!”

3. Fear. “Oh Boy, here it comes….can I really deal with this change…what will my family and friends think?. What will the other agents think?. Can I handle the success or potential failure?”Caution: At this stage of change the ego often comes into play. Depak Chopra said that ‘All Fear is based in ego. The ego creates fear to stop the change”

4. Threat. “Lets get ready to rumble. What will the other agent do when I change?What will happen?Who will attack me..will I get sued?” Caution; Watch out that you don’t allow yourself to start to experience disillusionment or a feeling of no longer caring.

5. Guilt. “I cant BELIEVE that I actually believed that before..I can’t believe that I spent SO much time doing something so ridiculous” Caution: Don’t allow yourself to become depressed at this stage. You need to forgive yourself and move on.

6. Gradual Acceptance. “Okay, I am here…thats the past…I am moving forward…”

7. Moving Forward. “Wow, this is really going to work!”

Where are you in this process? Have you been stuck at one of these levels of change and don’t know what to do next? You are not alone.

We’re always available and ready to help. Email coachtimharris@gmail.com for Tim, or coachjulieharris@gmail.com for July.

Go forth and conquer.