Change is a choice: Embrace your power to transform

"The majority of us see change as a blind scary leap into the unknown-a scary evolution that demands we give up on everything we know. But what if we reframed change, not as something that happens to us, but as something we actively choose? Traditionally people perceived change in black-and-white terms: either you can change, or you can't. That kind of thinking sets us up for failure by assuming that change requires some grand, perfect plan or major shift in direction."

"The most common reason people resist change is fear. And fear takes many forms: fear of failure, fear of the unknown, and fear of making the wrong move hold us back from making choices that could improve our lives. The fear of taking that first step is often so overwhelming that we decide to stay stuck, because inaction feels safer than risking the potential for discomfort or failure. We keep telling ourselves, "I'm not ready yet," or "I'll probably fail.""

Change is commonly perceived as a frightening leap into the unknown, but it can be reframed as an active choice pursued through small, deliberate steps. Black-and-white thinking creates unrealistic expectations that change requires a grand plan or dramatic shift. Small, incremental adjustments accumulate and produce profound transformation over time. Fear—of failure, the unknown, or making the wrong move—promotes inaction by fostering stories of unpreparedness and powerlessness. Habitual inaction is itself a decision with costs. Recognizing choice, stepping off the metaphorical hamster wheel, and taking manageable actions reduces fear and enables meaningful progress.

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