Why is change so difficult?
We all know that change is good, so why is it so difficult to get our heads around any change in our lives?
Well, did you know that our subconscious does not like change, and that it is our subconscious minds job to protect us from harm? (yes, long story…).
So, in an attempt to protect us, our subconscious will try to stop us changing what it knows to be safe and working well, even if it isn’t helping us or working out well for us! It will make worry set in to stop us changing things or changing any of our beliefs, convincing us that change is therefore not good.
For some it is easier to stay in the situation or keep the bad habit and just plod on, never really having control over their options, and in some cases the way they live their lives. Smoking / vaping is a common one, we know its bad but so many continue to find ‘reasons’ to continue, that subconscious mind is sneaky.
I remember, I stayed in the same house for 15 years because it was just easier, I didn’t really like the house, I wanted to move to a better one, but it was less hassle to stay there and not have to deal with looking for and moving to a new house and getting used to a new area. My life became so much better after the move, my business thrived and my work / life balance became easier.
I look back now and although I know why, I still do not understand why i didn’t fight that fight sooner. Because these days I am up for any challenge and quite frankly I thrive off them.
Taking a leap can be scary, but it can also be amazing and fulfilling. so whether that is a house move, a new relationship, a health kick, whatever you want or need. Do it. You can if you try.
You can find many self help books on the market or you can speak to a friend, or if you are able to, speak to a life coach or therapist, they will help you challenge your thinking and this will improve your future.
“There is freedom waiting for you,
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask "What if I fall?"
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?”
― Erin Hanson