Coping with change
As humans we are programmed to look out for danger and to avoid it. This helps us survive.We grow to like familiar things and prefer to avoid change. We can see change as a potential threat. However, some change is inevitable and most change is not a threat, but we are programmed to be wary and suspicious of change which can cause stress and unhelpful patterns of thought. We have a big brain which can make us worry in a big way. Our personality has a huge influence on our response to change.
Does change affect you the way it does people who share your personality animal?
During stressful times, our strengths often desert us and expose our weaknesses
For Pandas, their usual compassion and desire to connect with people can ebb away. This is replaced by internal confusion, misreading people and situations. If you feel these emotions be reassured that they are temporary feelings and a sign you should pause, reset, and return to your strengths to guide you.
Pandas like to look-after people
Pandas will often prioritise other’s needs ahead of their own, sometimes promising too much. You cannot help everyone all the time without physical or emotional burnout so you may need to learn to say no more often and look after yourself not just others.
Some people appear to look forward to the future positively and embrace change
Pandas tend to be a little more cautious. You need to be convinced of the benefit of change. You can see what is working well now so why change? You are typically good at supporting others plan and prepare for change. Try the same techniques and tips you would use to help others on yourself.
