The most important tool we have to increase our productivity and personal effectiveness in times of change is our mind. When we encounter change, the most intuitive reaction is to search for danger or to look for problems. We go into survival mode, because this is what we have conditioned our mind to do.

The problem is that we get stuck into this negative state of mind and very quickly our performance starts to suffer.

Dealing with change more effectively requires us to think.

First, focus your attention on the things you do control;

• your thoughts
• your behavior
• your daily actions and activities
• your emotional state
• your attitude 

Second, expand your mental and emotional boundaries.  Get uncomfortable and challenge the security and safety of old work routines and thought patterns. Get excited about inviting new ideas and creating new concepts. Suspend disbelief and risk believing in yourself, your team and your organization.