Weekly ideas to stimulate reflection, inspire new possibilities and encourage new ways of doing and being.
1. Test the water
This week’s word is: Change
Change is the process of becoming different. It involves any alteration, transformation, or modification in form, appearance, state, or nature.
The word "change" has its origin in the Old French word "changier", meaning "to exchange" or "to alter", which is derived from the Latin word "cambiare" meaning "to exchange" or "to barter".
What is your definition of change and how do you relate to it? Discuss the question here.
2. Experience the initial wave
To broaden your perspective, take a few minutes to read the following quotes and ideas and notice what comes up for you.
I.
"Change is the only constant in life". Heraclitus
II.
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself". Leo Tolstoy
III.
The Diffusion of Innovation theory, developed by Everett Rogers in 1962, explains how new ideas, products, or behaviors are adopted over time. According to this theory, people adopt change at different rates and in five categories:
Innovators (3%) – Risk-takers who love new ideas and products.
Early Adopters (14%) – Leaders who embrace change and help drive it.
Early Majority (34%) – Wait for proof before adopting new ideas.
Late Majority (34%) – Skeptical and only adopt once most others have.
Laggards (16%) – Very resistant to change and need pressure to adopt.
3. Dive deep
To gain a deeper understanding and spark new discoveries, this week I invite you to reflect on the following questions:
What changes have occurred in your personal or professional life recently, and how have you adapted to them?
How do you typically respond to change? Do you resist it, embrace it, or try to manage it strategically?
What are the emotional responses that change triggers in you, and how can you manage them effectively?
What have you learned about yourself through the process of adapting to change?
4. Ride your radiant wave
This week I invite you to change the way you think about change, approach change and change.
Below are some suggestions on how to go about doing this:
Move from fear of change to curiosity about change
Make change a constant rather than an exception
Celebrate adaptability as a key strength
Reframe change as an opportunity, not a threat
Integrate change into your daily routine
Focus on the long-term benefits of change
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