“I really hate change… I really REALLY hate change,” I heard someone say yesterday.
That’s normal. That’s most people. But why do we dislike it so much? The reason is that sudden change is unpleasant because we have no map. Suddenly the rules are unclear, we don’t know how we fit into the new scheme, we are adrift, unsure. And it takes a while to learn the new set-up and become comfy with our place. That’s why most people hate change.
My son had his last day in elementary school today. In September it’s a big change — high school. The message from school, from leaflets handed out is “yes, it’s scary, but it’s going to be ok.” The kids are being prepared for the big change and for a while, as we all can remember, that big change is a shock to the system.
No map.
Change is inevitable… we are born — big change. We grow, learn and get old — gradual change mainly. And we die — big change!
But in general, the better we manage change, keep an eye to the future and prepare, be proactive, the easier and less scary things will be for us.
The goal is to live in the moment but keep an eye on the future or “trust in God, but tie up your camels” as a wise camel owner once said. After all, it’s only by predicting the future that one would tie up a camel.
In terms of health and happiness, which is our main focus, managing change is good. We avoid the hate and scary feelings by managing change and we do that by taking well planned steps that don’t change our map too much. In general, you don’t want to step too far outside your comfort zones if you’re going to make successful, long term changes.
So avoid the hate and still get what you want by being proactive and just tweaking your map here and there.
And keep on tweaking ’til it’s perfect.
I hurt for 13 years. It was hell... torture... feeling very bad for a very long time. And that had a devastating effect on every aspect of my life.
With the little energy and focus I had, I hunted for answers. In fact I spent twenty YEARS trawling for answers. You can just imagine the trying, and stumbling, the desperation and frustration...
But now I've seen BOTH extremes of life... from wanting to die every day to the joy of health and happiness. The truth is that all my suffering drives me with a passion to help you not to suffer. Why I can't say, because it's just there, in me.
So don't make the same mistakes I did. Life is too short... I want you to feel good without falling into the pitfalls. I have this knowledge now and I would love you to have it.
It's all laid out for you in a simple step-by-step guide...
Mike KinnairdHabit Guide: How to be Happy & Healthy
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