A short presentation on understanding and managing personal change.

1. Understanding and Managing
Personal Change
Simon Muir

2. Two Main Types of Change
 Intrinsic
 Extrinsic

3. Intrinsic
 Change in marital status
 Health
 Family
 Re-location
 Job Change / Career Change
 Social activities
 Purchasing something

4. Extrinsic
 Health
 Financial
 Environmental
 Governmental
 Natural disasters
 Technological
 Organisational
 Revolutionary

5. Extrinsic change can cause…
 Doubt
 Confusion
 Uncertainty
 Anxiety
 Isolation
 Resistance
 Lack of motivation
 Feelings of being: out of control, overwhelmed,
unable, without choice

6. We have changed so much!
 Technology
 Communication
 Speed of life
 The convergence of the computer, cable /
satellite TV, Phone and Data

7. As individuals change can leave us….
 Fearful
 Frustrated
 Irritable
 Inconsistent
 Rigid
 Resistant
 Compulsive

8. The Two sides of people
I CAN
 I CAN’T

9. When the I CAN’T takes over…
 I can’t do it
 I can’t deal with it
 I can’t afford it
 I can’t get it all done
 I can’t imagine it
 I can’t learn it
 I can’t get it
 I can’t handle it

10. When we get stuck we say…
 It’llnever work
 We’ve never done it like that before
 It’s not possible
 It won’t matter
 Its too much trouble
 Why bother??

11. Heroditus
Nothing is permanent but change
( 4th Century BC )

12. Four important factors for change
 Desire
 Willingness
 Belief
 Commitment

13. What should I think?.....
 Who am I?
 What are my values?
 What is important to me?
 What do I deeply care about?
 What do I want my life to be about?
 What am I willing to do to make it happen?

14. Words into action…
 Become aware of what you are doing
 Acknowledge what you are aware of
 Choose to change your behaviour
 Make plans that work
 Commit to that plan
 Follow up and follow through

15. Taking charge…
 Determination
 Communication
 State your expectations
 Be concerned
 Set goals that can be won
 Give yourself choices
 Reward yourself