Why Do People Resist Change?

If you are truly going to design and live a passionate life then you are going to have to make some changes. Some changes will feel good and will be easy to make. Other changes may feel daunting and not as easy to make. You have a choice in how you want to live your life. Are you open to doing the changes that need to occur for this to happen?

What is change?
The meaning of the word 'change' is to make radically different or to make a shift from one to the other. The level of change can range from very small to very large and usually the amount of resistance is proportionate to the level of change. For example, if you're used to taking a certain route to work and the State does some road construction that results in a new route to work, it's irritating but not life altering. You can deal with this change and adjust rather quickly. However, if the change in route adds an extra hour and 40 additional miles to your trip, this can have a significant affect on your lifestyle. You would have a high resistance to this change.

Why do people resist change?
The number one reason why people resist change is because it removes them from their routine and most times out of their comfort zone, which results in fear. Routine is a very comfortable place to live and when it's disturbed on purpose or by chance, you can get thrown off balance. Think about when you drive to a new part of the city and the roads are unfamiliar, you get nervous. However, you do it because you want to reach your destination.

Think back to when you were growing up and all of the things you had to learn. It was often times very uncomfortable and not fun. You didn't want to look funny, you didn't feel safe, you were afraid people would laugh at you, you were afraid you would fail, or you didn't feel supported by those you love. As adults we don't want to experience any of these things either.

When you don't change, you stay in the same place and are stagnant and begin to feel the affects. Sometimes the mere thought of making a change in our lives can throw us off both mentally and physically. This is often times a scary place to be and we long for the way it was or we want to stay right where we are and not 'rock the boat'.

The questions to ask yourself are - Am I passionate about my life? If not, how committed am I to changing it?

How can you embrace change?

• Recognize that you aren't passionate about your life and decide to make changes. You can't keep doing things the same way and expect different results. You must change your mindset and your actions.
• Get very clear about your passions.
• See the possibilities, envision it. Make the vision clearer and clearer.
• Determine where to start. You can start with very small changes that are easy to make or you can go for the big change. It all depends on how quickly you want the change to occur and how committed you are to making the change.
• See the change as an adventure rather than something to fear. How can you make the change interesting and easy? Come up with some possible ideas and implement the one that feels good.
• Get support in making the change. Hire a coach, find a mentor, or form a Mastermind group.

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