Things Change

515 a.m. has been the time for months now that I have been entering the gym to get my daily workout in. At that time of day, it's quiet, all the weights and equipment I need are readily available, and I can get my session done in as little as 20 minutes.

But recently, I noticed a change in the gym at that time of day. Instead of just me and a couple of blokes in the free weights area and three ladies on the treadmills, a few other people had started to join us.

At one point a couple of weeks ago, an extra 10 people were in the place at 515. I thought it was a one-off but soon realised they had made this their regular workout time. Although it's a big gym, the fact most of these new people had taken up a place in the free weights area was a bit of an issue. My workouts were being compromised.

I tried my best to put up with it, but I was tolerating the situation, which was not ideal.

The final straw came last week when a new crew started to show up. 5 young lads who just left weights all over the place; they were obnoxious and loud; in fact, the only thing louder than their voices was their clothes. It was like working out next to a 90's Boys band.

I knew change was required.

So, I decided to bring my sessions forward. As an early riser, this was not a big deal for me; only minor adjustments were required to my sleep pattern. Problem solved. And a nice byproduct of this adjustment is I get more time back home before my working day starts.

So what has this got to do with you?

Well, this blog is about change. We can never avoid change, but so many people fight against it. Wanting things to be "how they used to be," or different to how they actually are, is an unrealistic desire. Things change, and so should we.

If we don't accept change and make the necessary adjustments, we have to tolerate situations that are less than ideal and will lead to frustration and unhappiness in the long run.

Accepting and navigating change is a skill we can all develop; the more comfortable we get with it, the easier life becomes. And remember that all change has some pleasant byproduct that will only reveal itself once you accept the change and make the necessary adjustments. But you have to keep practising it because, like any skill, the more you do it, the better you get.

And if you struggle with change, hit me up; I have some strategies that might work for you.

As for me, I am now at the gym and have my workout done in a quiet, peaceful environment well before the Backstreet Boys enter the building, which is perfect for me as "I want it that way."

Take Care

GB