Children learn many things while growing up, both good and bad. Behaviors are learned and beliefs are deeply implanted from a very young age, both consciously and unconsciously. As a result, these beliefs and behaviors become the foundation upon which we build our lives as adults. Changing the very foundation upon which you live is […]
How To Overcome Resistance To Change
September 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Overcoming resistance to change takes work, whether you are trying to make changes in your own life or are trying to effect changes in the life of a loved one. However, the good news is, it definitely can be done, as long as you are willing to put in the effort. Much of what we […]
Emotional Resistance And The Fear Of Change
August 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
Emotional resistance stems from fear; fear that the pain of changing, no matter how much we wish to change, will be more than we can tolerate. By convincing ourselves that it is easier to ignore the pain, we resist change, in spite of the fact that it is often easier to face the pain and […]
Why We Are Resistant To Change
August 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In spite of the fact that just about the only thing we can be certain of in life is that things will change, human beings are highly resistant to change; even when that change may benefit them. Is this simply human nature, or is it a learned behavior? The answer is this, anything you say, […]
Stressful Personality Traits
August 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Beyond our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs which increase the stress we experience, known as internal stressors, we also have personality traits which can create or increase our stress levels on a regular basis. Essentially, if you’re a “control freak,” you are adding stress to your life – and to the lives of those you love. […]
