A Look at “Change” 

            Many psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists will agree with the statement, “The human organism by its very nature resists change.”  There is a word that some “systems thinkers” coined called “Homeostasis.”  For these thinkers, the meaning attached to this word is that the human being will consistently seek a level of comfort or stability at all costs.

            This dynamic is an intricate part of how our physical systems work.  For instance, when our body has gone a certain length of time without nourishment, it becomes unable to sustain the system adequately.  Consequently, it will take measures via the wonderful communication processes inherent in our brains and bodies and communicate to itself that it needs to take some action to get back to a nourished state – homeostasis.

            Our psyche works very similarly.  If a person is gregarious and has been without human interaction for a long period of time, they will begin to “feel lonely.”  This produces internal or emotional discomfort.  Therefore, this person will seek to remedy this discomfort by reaching out to interact with someone who will help them fill this emotional need.

            When considering the idea of homeostasis in the context of goal achievement, it is clear that there will be an opposing dynamic inherent in the undertaking.  For example, a person may wish to lose a certain amount of weight.  This will require some “discomfort” in a few areas in order to achieve the goal.  Some of these areas of discomfort may be:

• Eating different (healthier) foods
• Avoiding certain foods
• Exercising
• Undertaking a new routine

Many people have a schedule with which they regulate their daily lives.  In the example above, certain foods at certain times are the norm.  A breakfast may include bacon and eggs, or cereal, or simply coffee.  No matter what the content, the idea is that this meal is regularly adhered to for the most part.  When implementing a new eating routine, the foods may (or must) change.  Consequently, the body, as well as the mind, must adapt to the change.

top Professional Cleaning London get quote now. The human body is an amazing organism in so many ways, and it is especially amazing when it comes to the idea of adaptation.  Consider exercise.  The muscles are wonderful examples of how splendidly the body adapts to change.  A person who wishes to increase muscle size or function may perform weight-bearing exercises on a regular basis.  The muscles being stimulated by the exercises will, if fed and rested properly, actually grow or “adapt” to the new work being asked of it.

However, in the above example, the process may induce some “discomfort” for the person while they are in the process of working the muscle.  First, they must change their routine to include exercise.  Next, they must plan what muscles are going to be worked, then how they will work them, etc.  After the workout, the muscle, if stimulated properly, may have some minor soreness as a result of the workout.  However, the muscle will eventually adapt due to the work.  The person then “resets” the homeostatic balance to the new level of muscle development.  This is comparable to resetting a home thermostat. 

A person who wishes to advance in their career or make a career change must also deal with change.  This kind of change process is very similar to the exercise and nutrition process.  The design is that the person starts with an idea, makes a plan, then sets about achieving the goals in that plan.

In considering a career change, the goal achieving process may require the person to obtain new or more advanced education.  An undertaking of this magnitude will require some significant changes in many areas of life.  Certainly, there will be a change in time management, especially if the person must work full-time while attending classes.  Additionally, there will be an effect on relationships, such as time with family and friends.  There should probably be a time budget that includes time for work, school, family, some form of exercise, study, and, not least importantly, stress relief time. 

This is a time where many unpleasant or undesired things can, and sometimes do, happen.  Therefore, it is critical to understand the change process, the goal achievement process, and be able to mold one’s inner self, or mind, or whatever one wishes to call it, to accomplish what one sets about to do.

This can be a time laden with frustration, anger, impatience, and a host of other “uncomfortable” feeling states.  However, many people are indeed accomplishing their goals.  Many people are undergoing this very process every day, every year.  Will you be one of the few who can achieve their goals without losing a valued relationship, losing a needed job, becoming so overwhelmed that you end up quitting school, or putting off your goal?  There is a way to accomplish your goals and still maintain a sense of joy along the way.

There is a manner in which a person can achieve their goals and keep the things they value during the process.  Nonetheless, it is not without hard work and effort.  Are you aware that the National Institute of Health reports that 98% of the people who diet fail to keep their weight off?  Something happens to them, and much of it has to do with the concept or idea of homeostasis.  There is so much more to say about the subject.  There are literally thousands of diets, get rich quick schemes, and millions of words that have been said or written about achieving goals.  However, only a comparatively small percentage of persons in this country actually clarify, set, and achieve their goals.  Will you be in the achieving percentage this day, month, or year?

I would be honored to share with you my knowledge and passion about achieving goals and assist you with this wonderful process.  If you have appreciated my articles and have read the words on my web pages, did you feel comfortable with the way the information was presented?  Did you feel a tingle inside urging you to reach out for the goal(s) you are wanting to achieve?  Let me assure you; I do not offer any hype or extreme philosophies.  I am offering to be a helper to you as your embark on a journey that will unlock your true potential.  Since you are on my website, you know how to contact me.  I look forward to your e-mail or voice message.

I wish you peace, health, and success.