Why am I so afraid to change my life?

We fear change because it means that outcomes are unknown. Our brains are designed to find peace in knowing. When we don’t know what will happen, we make up scenarios and, in turn, create worry. Humans find it hard to move on when something known comes to an end.

What does it mean to be afraid of change?

The fear of change, or metathesiophobia, is a phobia that causes people to avoid changing their circumstances due to being extremely afraid of the unknown. It is sometimes associated with the fear of moving, also known as tropophobia.

How can fear create change?

Neuroscience research teaches us that uncertainty registers in our brain much like an error does. It needs to be corrected before we can feel comfortable again, so we’d rather not have that hanging out there if we can avoid it. We also fear change because we fear that we might lose what’s associated with that change.

How do I get better at changing my deal?

How to Get Better at Dealing with Change

1. Find the humor in the situation.
2. Talk about problems more than feelings.
3. Don’t stress out about stressing out.
4. Focus on your values instead of your fears.
5. Accept the past, but fight for the future.
6. Don’t expect stability.

How can I be more comfortable with change?

When we learn how to navigate change with more ease, we’re able to meet it and move through it.

1. This wariness keeps us from meeting change. Instead, we avoid it as much as possible.
2. Identify the origin.
3. Have a routine or routines in place.
4. Acknowledge and allow the discomfort.
5. Stay tapped in.

How do you handle change better?

6 Strategies For Coping With Change

1. Plan ahead. If you know change is on the horizon, do some prep work.
2. Reframe your thinking. Figure out what’s going on in your mind when you’re feeling sad and break negative patterns.
3. Take time to reflect.
4. Strive to maintain some normalcy.
5. Create some comfort.
6. Count your blessings.

How do I cope with change?

How do you deal with change in a positive way?

10 Ways to Cope With Big Changes

1. Acknowledge that things are changing.
2. Realize that even good change can cause stress.
3. Keep up your regular schedule as much as possible.
4. Try to eat as healthily as possible.
5. Exercise.
6. Seek support.
7. Write down the positives that have come from this change.
8. Get proactive.

How do you deal with uncomfortable change?

How do you overcome discomfort?

Mastering Discomfort

1. Pick something that’s not hard. Take meditation as an example.
2. Just do a little. You don’t have to start by doing 30 minutes of something you’re not used to doing.
3. Push out of your comfort zone, a little.
4. Watch the discomfort.
5. Smile.

Do you have a fear of making a change?

You’re probably familiar with fear, too, if you’re thinking about making a shift. There’s the fear of going for it – of making a change. Fear of failure, fear of looking like a fool. Fear of the unknown, and of leaving behind a life you’ve invested so much in. And then there’s also the fear of not making the move.

Are You too afraid to change your career?

The fear of spending your life not just being in the wrong career, but having to live with the knowledge that you’re still there because you were too afraid to change it. This stuck state – this paralysis in the face of two equally scary options – is exhausting. You’re using so much energy, and getting absolutely nowhere.

Are We hardwired to fear change or love it?

On one hand, we are hardwired to resist uncertainty—our brain prefers a predictable, negative outcome over an uncertain one. On the other hand, our mind is flexible and adaptive—it can be trained to thrive in change. Our fear of change is based on stories—both real and the imagined ones we tell ourselves.

How do you cope with change?

Maybe a little grousing helps. Maybe some frank grumbling smooths the way for some genuine acceptance. Maybe the trick is to acknowledge that change is sometimes wonderful, sometimes not, often disturbing, and always happening. Then, make room at the table. My sister, the Dolly Lama.