This is random however, do you remember a movie called “Groundhog Day?” The premise was that Bill Murray woke up each day and found that every day was an exact repeat of the previous day. Do you feel like your life is like Groundhog Day?
HAMSTER ON A WHEEL
When we have the same exact routine every day, we get the same exact result. We are like a hamster on a wheel, going nowhere fast. How is that working for you? If it isn’t, try something different. Remember, change is constant, growth is optional.
IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT
Change resistant folks adopt the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality. You may remember renowned British physicist, Stephen Hawking who passed away about 7 years ago said, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”
HIGHLY RESISTANT
Are you or do you know some of those older folks who refuse to adapt to modern technology? I actually knew an older fella who got downright angry at the idea of a smart phone or a Roku. He has since passed but would roll over in his grave at the idea of AI!
WHY
Why are some people so highly resistant to change? The same reason we would resist walking off the edge of a cliff blindfolded. Let’s review a few reasons people resist change.
- Loss of control. That is self-explanatory.
- Uncertainty. The unknown can be scary.
- Change from status quo. Everything feels different.
- Changes to routine. People love their comfort zone.
- Emotional attachment. Change is departure from the past.
- Fear of failure. Can I do it?
- More work. Change is indeed more work.
- Timing. Is it ever right?
- Not being consulted or threat to expertise. If there is no understanding the need for change or feeling threatened, expect resistance.
- Lack of Knowledge. It can make people feel helpless.
IMPLEMENTATION
If you are the one implementing change, or you are the “victim” in the midst of change, try diagnosing the source of resistance. It can minimize the discomfort that change can bring. Change can be risky, so people change when they believe it is in their best interests to do so.
CHANGES IN YOUR HEALTH
We mature adults might notice changes going on in our bodies and in our minds. With aging, millions of cells die and regenerate each day. Nothing is the same as it was nor will it be again. Accept it with grace and anticipate something new and perhaps wonderful. You know the drill. It requires a little effort on your part like diet, exercise and minimizing bad habits and getting routine checkups.
HDD
If the changes you see happening are less than ideal, determine what is happening and decide on your next course of action. Don’t be the hamster on a wheel going nowhere fast. If your situation requires change, change it. If it requires advice, seek it. If it requires action, take it. If High Desert Doppler can help, call us at 505-350-3397.