๐คจ Why is Change Hard?
May 09, 2023
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Change is hard because our brains are wired to resist it. We subconsciously perceive change as a threat, which activates a stress response that can make us fearful, anxious, and defensive.
Change also challenges our comfort zones, habits, and routines that we have developed over time, and that makes our lives easier and more predictable.
Change requires us to learn new skills, adapt to new situations, or cope with ambiguity, which can be exhausting and overwhelming without the right mindset or support.
Learning how to deal with change in a positive and productive way is essential to personal fulfillment and thriving. Some ways to do that are:
๐๐๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ. Asking questions, doing research, and reaching out to others who have gone through similar changes can help us gain clarity, confidence, and guidance on how to navigate the change process.
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๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ. Rather than worrying about the aspects of the change that are out of your hands, focus on the actions you can take to influence the outcome and prepare yourself for the transition.
๐๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง. Try to see the change as an opportunity to learn something new, try something different, or challenge yourself. Be willing to experiment, explore, and adjust your plans as you go along.
Change can be hard, but it can also be rewarding and satisfying. Recognize your efforts and reflect on your successes to reinforce the positive behaviors that enabled you to become change-ready and resilient!
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