The situation in my life that involved unnecessary change was the problem related to processing management and organizational design. The primary purpose of this “alteration” was an attempt to solve the inefficiency of employees, low involvement in work, and lack of clear motivation. The tasks of this innovation included the fight against the problem of practical use and management of colleagues’ working time by implementing the KPI system.
Recalling this situation, I think this change was unnecessary for the following reasons. In restructuring these concepts and ideas, the estimated and expected effect initially planned was not observed. The lack of a clear strategy plan and action tactics entailed undesirable consequences. The time of changes in work processes, for some people, became difficult, and not everyone was ready to cope with it. Accordingly, not all changes are beneficial; before proceeding with anything, one needs to mentally ask questions about why specific changes are essential.
The changes caused emotional and social turmoil – the relationship has become a little tense; the former mutual understanding and trust have been lost due to an ill-considered plan. I also failed to support my colleagues, convincing them of the need to implement specific changes. Excitement overwhelmed me with my head in the pool of rapidly passing events. I felt awkward and out of place, not knowing how to react and act correctly in this situation. I wanted to be listened to, understood, and accepted for my feelings and emotions at these crucial moments.
Consequently, a change agent could do the following things to convince me that the change was necessary and a priority. This person should listen to me well and show sympathy for my problem. In such a case, this is necessary to understand the essence of the matter without missing the slightest detail. Accordingly, after analyzing the information received, he or she should convince me of such judgments, supporting them with substantial facts, arguments, and evidence. Thanks to the right words, speech, tone, and mood of communication with a change agent, I will compare the data, understand the causes and consequences of what happened, and most likely, be ready for conversions.
Typically, I respond to change depending on the situation and the circumstances. Sometimes “innovations” are essential; they bring benefits and widespread application in certain areas. On the contrary, the situation changed my way of life so much that it unsettled me for a long time. Sometimes, I resist not so much the intrusion of something new into my life but the loss of control over the circumstances accompanying this invasion.
This behavioral pattern is similar to that of my friends and family. One person may perceive the change as a minor deviation; another may accept it as a cardinal transformation. The model of reaction to a negative change confirms a natural human fact – feelings, fear of the future, and the lack of prospects of being able to take control of the situation. Thus, responding to a change in terms of a positive attitude reveals a dynamic that is usually hidden from the human eye.
I assume this behavior and reaction pattern has changed throughout my life. In my opinion, a person changes every day and becomes different, unlike what he or she was “yesterday” or a few days, months, and years ago. With the changes in the concepts of the country’s policy, the way of life of many people has changed. Additionally, lifestyle has become incredibly stressful given the situation with the spread of coronavirus around the world. I became flexible and radically adapted to new conditions, looking for ways out of controversial and difficult situations. Indeed, everyone looks at it their way, and there is no need to condemn people if my opinion disagrees with theirs. However, it seemed in advance that nothing portends trouble and danger. I understand perfectly well that time cannot be turned back, and I could not do everything the way it was before. In any case, it is better to take one step back or two steps forward. This is a new chance to fix something and make it even better than it was – time will tell and put everything in its place
The change I would like to make in my personal life is to do sports and exercise daily. Regular exercise is good for health; it normalizes blood pressure, accelerates metabolism, improves brain activity, prevents premature body aging, and gives a great mood and a surge of strength and energy (Zavalishina et al., 2021). Thus, with a healthy approach to sports, immunity is strengthened, and well-being improves.
The restraining forces and barriers keeping me from making this change are procrastination, lack of time, willpower, perseverance, and patience to engage in daily sports and exercises. Friends and family do not share an interest in physical activity, so there is no desire to share my successes and results. Hence, personal barriers are the main obstacle on my way to feeling better and healthier. These reasons make it necessary to look for ways to solve the problem.
The driving forces that make me want to change our motivation to become healthier and more resilient, strengthen my immune system, and improve my well-being and appearance. Undoubtedly, physical activity plays a significant role for those who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. Intensive workouts increase blood circulation in the body, reducing stress and releasing endorphins – hormones of happiness and joy (Sharifi et al., 2018). Thanks to physical activity, the quality of life increases; the more active and regular training, the better things are in all other areas of life (Malm et al., 2019). The number of diseases associated with the musculoskeletal system decreases, and the mental state improves; a person is less susceptible to negative emotions and experiences and falls asleep better (Malm et al., 2019). Therefore, it is worth allocating just a little time to do sports, and a person begins to receive a surge of positivity and harmony.
Indeed, I might change the status quo and make the change possible if I overcome my worries, shortcomings, and shyness. First, I have to make an action plan – to practice, for example, using downloaded programs from the Internet or trust a professional trainer in a fitness club. Also, I need to think and decide where and when it is better to exercise, how much time will pass since the last meal and whether I will be able to rest a little. As a result of fulfilling goals and objectives, I will be able to form a habit of sports. Secondly, I would start my “path to perfection” by searching for like-minded people. This is a sure way to quickly adapt to new circumstances and adapt to a new environment if it comes further to the gym and group classes. Additionally, I can set a particular challenge with a friend, and then exercises will be held in a more accessible and fun form. Each other’s successes will become an inexhaustible source of motivation and positive emotions.
References
Malm, C., Jakobsson, J., & Isaksson, A. (2019). Physical activity and sports-real health benefits: A review with insight into the public health of Sweden.Sports, 7(5), p. 127. Web.
Sharifi, M., Hamedinia, M. R., & Hosseini-Kakhak, S. A. (2018). The effect of an exhaustive aerobic, anaerobic and resistance exercise on serotonin, beta-endorphin and BDnf in students.Physical education of students, (5), pp. 272-277. Web.
Zavalishina, S. Y., Karpov, V. Y., Rysakova, O. G., Rodionov, I. A., Pryanikova, N. G., & Shulgin, A. M. (2021). The physiological reaction of the body of students to regular physical activity.Journal of Biochemical Technology, 12(2), pp. 44-47. Web.