Is it Possible to Overcome fear of change? In this article, let’s explore this question, and I’ll share some practical tips.
Have you ever seen people who seem terrified of anything new, shrinking back like snails into their shells? Often, these people are our parents. But the older we get, the more we begin to understand them. Our brain connections lose some flexibility, making it harder to keep up with new developments and adapt to life’s fast pace. Why does this happen, and how can we overcome it?
Change is an inevitable part of life, whether we like it or not. It’s why we’re here in the first place: to grow and evolve. Each stage of life brings new wisdom, like the growth rings on a tree trunk, marking our maturity.
There are always wars and disasters, people meeting and parting, challenges and losses—something is constantly happening to each of us.
Change is the Only Constant in Life
We can’t stop this, and hiding away won’t help. No matter how we try, life will find a way to reach us, pushing us out of our comfort zones if we ignore its “gentle” hints.
Without change, we wouldn’t have been born. When a baby emerges into the world, it experiences intense pain—but that pain marks the beginning of life.
Fear of change is an evolutionary instinct that’s there to protect us from excessive curiosity. Our mind, like an overprotective parent, tries to shield us from everything.
Here are some tips on how to overcome fear of change:
1. Recognize that fear is rooted in negative beliefs.
We feel afraid when we imagine worst-case scenarios about change. For instance, “I won’t look for a new job because I’ll probably fail,” or “I won’t end this toxic relationship because everyone is the same.” These thoughts aren’t real—don’t believe them.
2. Stop worrying about the future.
Sometimes, we just need to close our eyes and step into the unknown, especially when there’s no other choice. We’re so used to planning everything, but how often do things actually go according to plan? Worrying consumes a lot of energy without really helping.
3. Learn to trust the world.
Trust is the best way to overcome obstacles because, without resistance, things flow more easily.
4. Let go of your negative past experiences.
You’ll keep experiencing setbacks anyway, so why let them stop you? Falling and failing is part of learning to walk.
A child isn’t scared of change because they haven’t had negative experiences. But as we grow, we develop a reflex that warns us that anything new could make life harder, so we freeze up and stop progressing. The moment we stop, we start moving backward.
Change is life, and stagnation is death. After all, we came to this world to grow our souls. 💔
