Some people LOVE change. They adore it, they crave it, and they seek it out. They find it thrilling and need change to feel alive and connected to all the possibilities they see before them. For people who love change, anything and everything is an option.
People who avoid change tend to cling to what they know, generally based on the fear that change will disrupt what might be the best situation they will ever have. People who dislike change aren’t stagnant – they do have dreams and want different things in life, but they oftentimes lack some of the characteristics of folks who love change.
Some of the most common character traits among people who love change are:
- Open Mindedness
- Optimism
- Curiosity
These traits overrule the safety-minded traits of:
- Fear of Loss
- Worry
- Lack Mindset
Focusing on the character traits of folks who love change can help inspire change-averse people to broaden their horizons. Here’s how.
Character trait #1: Open Mindedness – Being open minded makes anything a possibility. Instead of thinking about what could go wrong, open minded people think about what rewarding things can happen. Being open to change and excited for it comes with a positive mindset that roadblocks will be managed when they pop up. Folks who love change get excited to experience new things and solve new problems when they happen. Being more open minded doesn’t mean having blind faith and a naive nature. It means being courageous and having an understanding that while undesirable things could happen, they are mingled in with adventure, excitement, and fun.
Character trait #2: Optimism – Similar to open mindedness, optimism is a way of looking at change that assumes the best. Optimistic people operate from a vantage point that sees the good in people and opportunities. They come from the space of, “What have I got to lose?” rather than, “What if I lose?” The defining difference being the willingness to take risk for the possibility of gain and a confidence that losing doesn’t define anything. What has been lost can be found or rebuilt if necessary. Having optimism creates a try it and see opportunity to check things out. Folks who love change know that if they don’t like the change… they can change it again.
Character trait #3: Curiosity – Being curious is a wonderful trait to have. Being interested in many things and wondrous about what the possibilities are is an essential trait of folks who love change. Their wondering about this-n-that and the other, makes trying new things appealing instead of appalling. Curious people are driven by how things work, what experiences feel like, and why, why, why. They are inquisitive and open to new things in the hopes that they will find a delightful new favorite item or pastime to enjoy. Curious people experience things they don’t like and have setbacks at the same rate as everyone else, but they don’t let their setbacks smother their curiosity.
Folks who love change are a wonderful inspiration for those who may be afraid to try new things. Having a healthy dose of optimistic people in your circle can help you overcome your aversion to change if you find you are less likely to step out. Find some change-loving folks to inspire you to make change.
