It’s amazing how everything around us changes, and there are things changing all the time, yet even though we are used to it, it can still make us feel uncomfortable. It’s not because change is bad, it’s just that because we haven’t had to deal with it before, it is unknown, and we all resist the unknown!

We are being pushed away from what feels familiar and safe. We are being pushed out of our cozy little comfort zones, and most of us don’t like doing that. Our comfort zones have been built by ourselves over the years, so they are there to protect us and make us feel safe.

Why Change Feels So Uncomfortable

The discomfort we feel when facing changes comes from how we’re wired. Our brains crave stability. When things stay the same, we can relax. We don’t have to be on high alert. If change comes, look out! We start to panic and wonder what is going to happen now, and how are we going to handle it? Continue reading →

Technology moves fast, too fast sometimes! It moves so fast it can feel impossible to keep up. Just when you have thought you have learned about the latest device, app, or trend, something newer and more advanced comes along! How can that be?

The last thing you heard about was unbelievable in what it could do! Even if I write the latest thing I’ve learned about today, tomorrow it will be old news, so I am not even going to mention it.

This fear of being left behind isn’t about not knowing all the different gadgets or apps. It’s tied to bigger fears, much bigger ones.

For example, if you fall behind in keeping up with technological advances, will your job or business be put at risk? Many people today are facing this challenge, with automation replacing jobs and changing industries. There’s also growing fears about artificial intelligence (AI). Continue reading →