Though change is a good thing, people seem to shudder at the mention of the word. We all have situations that arise in our life that let us know we have reached the end of that road. Sometimes there is no other way to turn except to continue on down a new road. It's frightening to start all over from scratch again, but the end process of what you gain from starting a new chapter in your life is so worth it.

There was a time when I reached the end of my road. I had to choose a fresh start and wipe the slate clean sort of speak. Was I terribly scared? Of course! It's natural for us to shy away from things we are not used to. The fear of making a radical change in my life was the easy part of conquering, believe it or not. I found that the hardest part was saying goodbye to what once was an essential part of my life. In my situation, the radical change consisted of a move – not just to a different city or county but a move that brought me half-way across the United States.

The move itself helped me learn much about myself. Not only was I able to realize which of my characteristics were weak, but it helped me gain a greater independence as well. However, change does come in many forms. I changed not only my postal address but also the relationships that I had cultivated over the years. In some situations, it's a good thing to take a step back and analyze just how much you are getting out of your current environment or relationships. If you don't see any more room for potential growth or development in those areas, then maybe it's time for you to make moves of your own.

The most important part I learned from constantly changing my environment and experiencing new things is that we are granted a certain amount of time on this Earth. Whether that time is excessive or minimal, the choice to learn and grow from what we surround ourselves with is our own. If you don't feel completely confident in the situation you're in, its OK to change it. Fight the fear and self-doubt you may have and make the decision to make a radical change in your lifestyle and move forward with whatever it is that you want. If you choose to live a life of contentment, you might never know what else could be outside your immediate environment. Make a change for the better and start making moves in your life today. Your future self will not only thank you for the initiative you took but for putting a brave foot forward and making future strides towards a greater success.