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Since change is inevitable and a requirement for growth, you have to navigate through it and learn how to adapt

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Since change is inevitable and a requirement for growth, you have to navigate through it and learn how to adapt

A change is good as a good rest. In order to grow in your career, you need to move forward. Accepting change and embracing it in your career path is a great way to grow. However, sometimes you might not know how to deal with this transition. New responsibilities, new co-workers, a new environment; all this can be overwhelming. Since change is inevitable and a requirement for growth, you have to navigate through it and learn how to adapt. Some of the tips to guide you through change are;

Socialize with Co-workers

Different people have different personalities. Being friendly and sociable to your co-workers in the workplace will help you to adapt. By doing this, your co-workers will feel warm towards you and will be more than willing to help you settle in. Also, a good network is built as a result of socializing. Not only will you adapt to the environment quickly, but your work will also be effective as you will learn work skills.

Be Open to New Experiences

The whole point of change is having an open mind. Every work environment has its own systems and culture. What you are usually used to in your old working environment might not be applicable. Learn the systems used, ask all the questions that you need to and most importantly learn the working culture in your new environment.

Concentrate on the positive

As much as you may appreciate change, it may not always be voluntary. You might feel that your old working environment was better. However, going through a change is actually moving forward. Always focus on the positive aspects of the change keeping in mind it is to help you grow.

To summarize, change requires to be embraced in order to work to your advantage. Be positive always about change and do not limit yourself on your transitions.

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James Makau

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