Change: Scary, but Good
Have you ever tried something new and felt frustrated or uncomfortable? I think you can relate to that feeling or maybe even think of a situation were you've experienced that. You get used to doing things a certain way, then when someone comes along and says you need to change. Though you can see the benefits of the "new way" you may resist it. Why?
Because change can be:
Too many people let frustration or being uncomfortable hold them back from making positive changes; changes that catapult them to new levels of success. Change can be frustrating and very uncomfortable and may even push you to the point of wanting to forget it all and just go back to doing things the way you used to. You know how to do it and it's been "good enough" all this time right?
But imagine what would happen if you went back to the old comfortable routine, the one you know and love. Then think about what would happen if your opponents made the choice to push through the frustration and the feeling of uncertainty and make those changes. Yes, they may have go two steps backwards, but after giving the "new way" and honest try, they'll also be taking the 5+ steps forward that you'll never take unless you learn to step out of your comfort zone.
Yes, it's feels weird. Yes, it's frustrating. Yes, it's scary, but it's also GOOD FOR YOU! How will you ever know how far you can go unless you're willing to push the envelope from time to time?
Heck, the "new way" may even go against everything you've previously known which may make it harder to accept (can you think of times in the past where this has happened-just think of the pitching or hitting mechanics that were being taught years ago). Take a look at what this "new way" has to offer, talk to others who are already trying it out, and see for yourself what the benefits could be.
If you can SEE proof and hear from other people that the "new way" really does work, then take a leap of faith, push the envelope, and step out of your comfort zone. Acknowledge that you may get frustrated, expect that you'll may be uncertain from time to time, and understand that you may move backward before you ever take those awesome steps forward. As scary as it may be, make the change, stick with it, and watch yourself soar to new heights.
To Your Ultimate Softball Success,
Stacie Mahoe
Goal Setting | Free Coaching Tips | Useful Softball Drills
Because change can be:
- frustrating
- uncomfortable
- and downright SCARY!
Too many people let frustration or being uncomfortable hold them back from making positive changes; changes that catapult them to new levels of success. Change can be frustrating and very uncomfortable and may even push you to the point of wanting to forget it all and just go back to doing things the way you used to. You know how to do it and it's been "good enough" all this time right?
But imagine what would happen if you went back to the old comfortable routine, the one you know and love. Then think about what would happen if your opponents made the choice to push through the frustration and the feeling of uncertainty and make those changes. Yes, they may have go two steps backwards, but after giving the "new way" and honest try, they'll also be taking the 5+ steps forward that you'll never take unless you learn to step out of your comfort zone.
Yes, it's feels weird. Yes, it's frustrating. Yes, it's scary, but it's also GOOD FOR YOU! How will you ever know how far you can go unless you're willing to push the envelope from time to time?
Heck, the "new way" may even go against everything you've previously known which may make it harder to accept (can you think of times in the past where this has happened-just think of the pitching or hitting mechanics that were being taught years ago). Take a look at what this "new way" has to offer, talk to others who are already trying it out, and see for yourself what the benefits could be.
If you can SEE proof and hear from other people that the "new way" really does work, then take a leap of faith, push the envelope, and step out of your comfort zone. Acknowledge that you may get frustrated, expect that you'll may be uncertain from time to time, and understand that you may move backward before you ever take those awesome steps forward. As scary as it may be, make the change, stick with it, and watch yourself soar to new heights.
To Your Ultimate Softball Success,
Stacie Mahoe
Goal Setting | Free Coaching Tips | Useful Softball Drills
Labels: change, softball performance
posted by Stacie | 9:18 PM
1 Comments:
Stacie,
Great post! What you say is so true, too. Making a change is scary, and it can feel like it set you back sometimes, at least in the short term. But in the long term, if you stick with it, it will pay big dividends.
When I take on a student who has already been playing, or has had lessons, I'll usually tell them that I will make them worse before I make them better. But they will get better once they get comfortable with it.
Thanks for bringing up this topic.
Ken
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