Challenges I have overcome

Something that has been a challenge for me has been the fear of change. I love to have the same old routine and have consistency in the way that I do things. When something becomes out of place or out of my control it gets me anxious. When I can see the positive outcome of the problem that I just solved it makes me feel much better about myself and I quickly build up my tolerance to making changes. When I had to change schools and towns it was a hard experience for me at first. I did not want to leave my close friends and the town in which I had lived my entire childhood. I was resistant to leave and start something totally different. When I get things out of my head and think about the outcome of what might happen or could happen it can be scary at first to open that door and experience something that is very new. Most of what you think might happen doesn’t, it can keep you up at night with worry, but you must face it and be open to the positive possibilities. When the day came, I had all my clothes in bags and trucks were outside my house getting ready to load everything which was a sad time but also exciting to look forward into the future of hope. I wanted to go someplace different so badly, but it was hard. Getting into a new home, new town, new school, and environment was a bit scary. After going to school that late summer I felt like everything was okay for the first time. It took me a couple of months to meet some good friends and know the halls correctly for the right rooms, but I eventually got the hang of it like everyone else. You must let down your guard and be open to anything that comes your way in life so you can be the best possible version of yourself.