1. Feeling Isolated from Others
Undergoing change at a deep and personal level is a lonely task. It’s
something you must go through on your own. As a result, it is normal to
feel isolated from others, and as if they couldn’t possibly understand
what you are going through.2. Having Difficulty Focusing on Tasks
Life change requires a lot of involvement and engagement on the part
of your right brain. That doesn’t leave much energy left for your left
brain. The left hemisphere is the side of your brain you use to perform
practical tasks. The fact that you forget phone numbers and names,
misplace things, or feel as if you must do everything twice to get it
right is perfectly normal. It is a sign that the changes you are
undergoing are deep and meaningful.3. Feeling Restless and Anxious
Whether you are making a job change, a spiritual change, a
relationship change, or something else, your emotions are in a
continually stimulated sense. In addition to this, there is a good
chance that your brain, including your imagination, is constantly in
high gear. This can result in stress, which can lead to feelings of
restlessness and anxiety.4. Irritability at Those You Are Close To
If you are making or undergoing positive changes, why do you feel so
irritated at the people you love? There’s a reason for these
uncomfortable feelings. The people that you care about are often the reasons why you don’t change.
They may unconsciously discourage you from changing out of fear of
losing you, or they may simply follow the same behavior patterns that
you are trying to break, e.g., financial irresponsibility. This can
result in subtle resentments that can really come to the surface during
this time.5. Feeling Gripping Fear at Times
Change is frightening. Big change is terrifying. This is so true that
you may find yourself in a near state of panic at times. This just
means that the change you are undergoing is very real, very meaningful,
and very permanent.6. A New Tendency to Be Confrontational
Chances are, if you are taking action to grow and change, you were
really dissatisfied with many aspects of your life. Now, you have
decided you deserve better, not just from yourself, but also from
others. Because of this, you may find yourself ‘calling people out’ in
situations where you would normally let things go.7. Becoming More Dissatisfied
Just like you may find yourself becoming more confrontational with
people, you may also experience and act on dissatisfaction in other
ways. This too is a result of wanting better things for yourself and
being more and more willing to demand them.8. Feeling Lost
If you feel lost in the midst of making a change or growing, it
doesn’t mean that you are on the wrong path. What it means is that you
are dealing with new experiences, new emotions, new expectations, and
ultimately a new reality. That’s a lot to deal with. It should come as
no surprise that you find yourself questioning whether or not you know
what to do next or even know who you are anymore.9. Feeling a Strong Desire to Be Alone More Often
This one is especially true for introverts who are making life
changes and taking action to grow. You are spending so much emotional
energy on the changes you are making that human interaction can be a
major drain. You may also have an increasing desire to spend more time
in solitude meditating, writing in a journal, doing yoga, or engaging in
other solitary activities to help yourself get centered.10. Beginning to Question Your Friendships
When you make changes, you are essentially questioning your life.
This includes your relationships with your friends. You may find
yourself questioning whether or not you are still compatible with your
friends, and whether or not your relationships with your friends are
healthy ones. It may be that your changed self just needs time to adjust
before you can renew old friendships, or it could be that you will see
that you have friendships that are no longer sustainable. The latter can
be difficult to accept, but it is still a sign that you are on the right track.11. Feeling Intense Sadness
No major change or growth happens without loss. Sometimes the loss is
more tangible, such as the loss of a job or the ending of a
relationship. Other times the loss is less tangible. For example, you
may have decided to drop some negative habits and behaviors, and while
you know making the change is for the best, you are still sad at the
loss.12. Dreading the Future
It is completely normal to dread the future. After all, you have
taken what was a known, good or bad, and turned it into an unknown. You
have no idea where your new path will eventually lead. That can make the
future feel like a scary place. If you feel dread, that is perfectly
normal.13. Desiring for Things to Be Like They Used to Be
Familiarity is one of the safest feelings that they are. Even
negative familiarity can temporarily feel better than change. There will
be points in your journey where all you want is for things to be the
way they were. In addition to this, when life becomes complex and
difficult, it is perfectly normal to regress a bit and seek past
comforts, people, and simplicity.14. Having Strange and Intense Dreams
Strange and intense dreams, even negative ones, are the cumulative
result of new experiences, new emotions, and internal and external
conflicts. They are your subconscious mind’s way of working out a lot of
heavy stuff while you sleep.15. Desiring to Cut off Romantic Relationships
Emotionally, while you are making a change, you may begin to doubt
your ability to give the time and emotional effort needed to keep
romantic relationships going. You may feel as if your partner deserves
more, or you may also feel as if it is you that deserves more. The
important thing is to not make these kinds of decisions prematurely.
15 Uncomfortable Feelings That Actually Mean You Are Evolving
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