WHEN TO PAIN OF NOT CHANGING IS TOO HIGH

The only reason you are still waiting to make the necessary changes in your life is because you can afford to stay where you are, you have not yet reach the point where it becomes unbearable to remain there. Most people only make changes in their life where they have reach a point where they are compelled by circumstances outside of their control. It is obvious for most that it is not the best way to live your life but, sometimes changing is scarier than staying where they are and for that reason, they will delay as much as possible taking the actions that could have potentially changed their life for the better. 

The reason is change is always scary is because it is about venturing into the unknown, people don’t like uncertainty and are always reluctant to leave their comfort zone. In the comfort zone they know what to expect, they have their well-controlled routine and the thought of leaving it to try something they are not used to is what stop most people from accepting the necessity to change. Oftentimes, the only reason you are struggling is because you are resisting change in your life. The clash between your inner desire to change and your unwillingness to accept change could be creating the life of struggle you are currently living.

As long as the pain of not changing has not reached that untenable level, most people will spend their life complaining but, at the same time find the way to justify to themselves why they are resisting change. You have probably heard people accept the fact that there are overweight but, calmly explain to you that they don’t have the time to exercise in order to lose the extra weight. Some will tell that the reason they have not yet taking that important course is because they are not yet ready to go to classes. The other reason why people are so scared of taking action to change is because they are looking for guarantee that what they are going to do will be successful.

There is no guarantee in life and if you want to grow, you have to be willing to move forward and take the risks necessary to achieve your goals. Most people don’t like uncertainty and before making any change that might create an upheaval in their life, they want to be sure of the outcome.  Unfortunately, there is not guarantee and you will never be sure of the outcome before you start the process of making the changes. You have to be ready to trust that the actions you are taking will take you where you want to go, you have to accept the plunge into the unknown and go with the flow.

You have heard of people who suddenly decided to lose their extra pounds because after a visit to the doctor, they were informed that their health was at risk which was in fact compelling reason. The decision was made for them and, it became too risky to stay overweight. There are countless cases like this one in life but, you don’t want to be in this position because you are not in control of the events. Do not allow external factors to force you into taking actions to achieve your goals, if you don’t take of your life you therefore let circumstances or others run it for you.

CHRISTIAN