10 Reasons Why Change Fails
The main obstacle that gets in the way of most people changing how they want to change is that they cannot determine exactly how to change. There is an article at Dumb Little Man about the different reasons why change fails.
Having the desire to change your life and lifestyle, and actually making those changes, are eminently possible. You have it within yourself to accomplish your goals and aspirations.
The first obstacles present themselves are when trying to figure out exactly how to change. This is what remains vague, unknown, and indeterminable for many people.
It is my experience that those who fail to achieve their goals are often simply having problems getting out of their own way in allowing this growth and change to manifest.
There are many reasons why change fails. I’ve written about them at Dumb Little Man.
Why Change Fails
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As someone who has spent a LOT of time around recovering alcoholics, I can tell you, people don’t change unless it’s painful. (Usually referred to as ‘rock bottom’.)
I am not saying that you have to hit rock bottom to change. However, if life is ‘comfortable’ change is less likely. In order to make changes, you need to be uncomfortable. Out of the comfort zone.
Otherwise after a month, you are back to the routine. Habits are STRONG. Just ask a smoker.
Hayden,
I have some experience with that myself. I agree with what you’re saying.
I believe that all people can change their behavior to meet their goals. Alcoholics tend to change their goals to meet their behavior.
Yes, pain is a huge motivator – physical and emotional. ‘Bottoming out’ often provides this impetus. The key is to remember , one day at a time, the reasons why change is needed.
David