Change feels genuinely scary and there’s a reason for that 👇

Recently, I asked a couple of people who have issues at work, ‘what needs to change?’ and a list was created.

A list of problems.

When I presented them with a possible solution, they weren’t interested.

They could only focus on the problem and felt that carrying on as they were could somehow fix it.

We’ve all heard the definition of madness: ‘doing the same things over and over but expecting different results’, and this is a great example of that.

But they’re not alone. How many of us see a problem with absolute clarity, but the answer seems too far-fetched… too unobtainable?

When in reality, it’s just a tweak here or there.

It’s because, despite wanting things to change, the subconscious part of our brain hates change.

It likes repetition. It likes the familiar.

Why? Because it’s always trying to keep you safe in the short term, in the now, and therefore, it will do anything it can to go back to that place of safety which feels less stressful.

That’s why change can be so challenging.

We like the idea of change, but when it comes to it, we can feel as if the brakes are being slammed on and we’ll think of a thousand excuses. 🚨

So how can we test things? How can we dip our toes into the water when we want, or perhaps even need, to try something new?

Start small. 🌱 You don’t have to make a huge leap right away. Instead, make tiny, manageable changes—ones that don’t feel as overwhelming to your brain. Gradually introduce new habits or steps that align with where you want to be, and over time, these small tweaks add up to big results. 💪 By easing into change, you can retrain your brain to feel safe with the new, and eventually, it becomes your new normal.

What’s one small step you can take today?

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