There are so many things about life that people are afraid of. Death, heartbreak, divorce, and sickness are just some of these things. All of them have one thing in common and it's the fact that they all lead to inevitable change. Change happens when something in your life takes place and leaves you with no choice but to move on and maybe live a little differently.

We are resistant to change and never realize that it's one of the only things that actually stays constant in our lives. I am a true believer of the cliche saying that "everything happens for a reason", and that reason is to change for the better. Here are five reasons why I think change is necessary to living a healthy life:

1. Change is essential for your personal growth.

Every time something big happens, good or bad, it results in you learning new things about yourself and your life. You learn important lessons, especially from changes that you didn't think would lead you to where you wanted to be.

2. Change makes you a stronger person.

The idea of your comfortable lifestyle being altered based off of a recent event can be really intimidating. Overcoming tough periods and tricky situations throughout life will make you strong enough to prepare for the next big thing that happens. This is where the idea of "change is constant" comes in. Although you might not like what is happening, you will always be stronger because of it.

3. Change helps you move on.

Change is a bit difficult and annoying, but after a while, you get used to the change happening so much that if it doesn’t come for a while, you end up creating it yourself in order to feel something actually changing. Sometimes the past can hold us back, but moving on is a slow and steady process that takes time and should never be rushed. The little changes that occur every day strengthen your progress and puts you on step further away from the bad situation that you have left behind.

4. Change leads to new opportunities and experiences.

Every change that occurs in your life is an invitation to have a new experience or take advantage of a new opportunity. It is important to consider what all the benefits of a new experience or opportunity will bring to you. If it is out of your comfort zone, do it. If it scares you, do it. If you think that it will change your life for the better, definitely do it.

5. Change is a good way to document your journey through life.

During every season of life, you are bound to experience change quite often. Whether this comes from your parents who are going through a divorce, the death of a friend, graduating college, etc., you are always going to find a way to adjust to new lifestyles. Since we can't read our future, we will never be able to tell what life is about to hand us. We can only be confident and trust in the fact that it will bring lead us to good change and lessons learned.