

As what everybody says ‘the only permanent thing in life is change’ and we cannot avoid it. Even though we know to expect it, the act of making a big change is still scary and brings up all kinds of feelings. Some of these feelings are uncomfortable, while others are exhilarating. And if you’re thinking of making a big change, or going through one right now, you know that you’ll go back and forth between the positive and negative feelings throughout the process.
If you’re not sure what feelings may be coming your way, I’ll share five of the most important ones with you. Just remember, no matter what you’re going through, you’re on your way toward an amazing new chapter in your life.
1. Scared
2. Nervous
In addition to feeling a general sense of fearfulness about the unknown, you may experience anxiety about your big change. Nerves can get you stuck in a loop of questioning yourself and your motives, or even try to convince you to back out of your decision. However, you should welcome this opportunity to question yourself. If you can continue to combat the nerves with clear reasoning about why you’re making this change, you’ll be even more determined—and ready—to go for it.
3. Judged
4. Excited
Amid the negative emotions are the positive ones. If you’re making a big change of your own volition, you’ll likely be very much looking forward to the next chapter of your life—even if the prospect makes you nervous or scared. But even if your major change comes as a result of something you didn’t plan on (a death, a divorce or another event) you may feel excited about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel—the new opportunity that awaits for you amid the darkness.
5. Empowered