Fear of change

@didi13 (2926)
Romania
May 16, 2012 10:09am CST
So often say that tomorrow things will be different, that will "fix" what is broken in our lives that we change! But, as many times, we remain only words. We got used to our lives this way, therefore, everything that comes to changing our comfort zone is not acceptable. Even though in some cases we need to change, even if things do not work as it should go, we prefer to continue in this way than to have to face the unknown. That is why some people willing to continue relationships that already smells rotten. Not because they feel good in them, not because they bring happiness, but because they are afraid of change. They are afraid of that feeling you do not know what will happen next or what will happen. That is why we prefer to stand by the old office and let us do the job, without thinking more than we can. Not to dare to want more. Fear of change is "guilty" for many other things. She stopped people from moving to other cities, because it was their fear of the unknown again, even inadequacy. He stopped people from doing what they like, what they are passionate. They are afraid to quit their current job for life's passion. They are afraid to part with someone, it would not trash the 3-4 years spent together. In fact, the real fear is that I think will find someone else to accept them as. We do not want to take risks. We do not want to get out of our comfort zone and change something that brings us more or less quiet. I want to tell you something is wrong at times to let bird in hand bird in the bush. Yes, is a high risk and perhaps even a major change. But ... if the bird is yours?
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@rashme317 (250)
• Philippines
16 May 12
i guess we should accept changes since change is the only constant thing here on earth ., and also we don't know if we accept change there will be something better waiting for us
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@polaris77 (2040)
• Bacau, Romania
17 May 12
Most of us find it very hard indeed to get out of their comfort zone and try to make radical changes with their lives,and the reason is that there are no guarantees that things will go well;we'd rather remain in a status quo and accept the little satisfactions life offers us than assume risks,and the feeling of fear is what keeps us from doing that.It's a state of fear that sometimes can be good because it can prevent us from doing foolish things in the desire to change our lives radically,but it can also stop us from achieving great things if we aren't willing to apply those changes we dream of so often.Anyway,we can of course defeat this fear and move on with our changing plans,but whether such actions are good it's very hard to predict;we will find out the answer eventually if we decide to assume risks and change things radically.
@fannitia (2167)
• Bulgaria
17 May 12
Very often I've been afraid to make a change, I can admit this. Yes, fear is the main reason and everyone of us has many excuses for avoiding changes. Now I don't like many things in my life but the time to change them is over. And I suppose also that I've missed some opportunities just because I haven't noticed them. But sometimes, after waiting for years for something better, people suddenly decide to take a risk and make a change. Then they discover that many things are possible when you have a real desire.
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
17 May 12
This is very true. I believe what you are saying. We humans are creatures of habit. We do like to be comfortable and we are afraid of change. Well, life changes to be exact. We like change when it suits our needs. And you're right too many people stay in relationships that just don't work because of familiarity and that wonderful comfort zone. It becomes routine.
• United States
16 May 12
I was scared and in denial about my weight problem for years. Recently, I've taken action. It's very scary to change every aspect of your life. But I needed to do this and I did. I'm very happy with my decision to get healthy. Sometimes, it's just worth the risk!
• Philippines
17 May 12
too true.. but for me with this fear of change i believe along with it comes the fear of failure. the reason why people are afraid to change is this statement "what if everything goes wrong?" i myself ask why i should leave my comfort zone where i feel safe where i know the things that may happen. but i guess its all about growing up and letting things go