Why are we so afraid of change?

Question

Once we’ve found something we like, we keep going back - the same restaurants, vacation spots, shops, etc. Big changes like moving house or changing jobs can send the best of us to the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Explain why are we so afraid of change? And what are the strategies to cope better with it?
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Answer 1

It's not just that people fear change, though they undoubtedly do. It's also that they genuinely believe (often on an unconscious level) that when you've been doing something a particular way for some time, it must be a good way to do things. And the longer you've been doing it that way, the better it is.



So change isn't simply about embracing something unknown -- it's about giving up something old (and therefore good) for something new (and therefore not good).



A November 2010 study shows that people have a very reliable and tangible preference for things that have been around longer. In one study, students preferred the course requirement described as the status quo over a new version (regardless of whether the new version meant more or less coursework), and liked it even more when it had been around for 100 years rather than only 10 years. In another, people who were told that acupuncture had been in existence for 2,000 years expressed more favorable attitudes toward it than those who were told it existed for 250 years.



The bottom line is, unconsciously we all believe that longevity = goodness. There are, admittedly, plenty of instances where this is perfectly rational. When a particular product or way of doing things has stood the test of time, it is probably superior to alternatives in at least some respects.



The problem is that longevity and tradition aren't always accurate predictors of goodness -- inertia, habit, marketing prowess, market monopoly and fear of change can all be the real reasons why we haven't tried something new. Also, there are areas of life that really should be unaffected by this sort of bias -- in domains like art or cuisine, how long something has been around should have little to do with how aesthetically pleasing or delicious you find it.

Answer 2

Ultimately, everything is changing. Our bodies change, moods change, we age, and eventually die. My local high street has changed a lot over the years. Once there were 2 barbers, 2 Indian food shops, 2 bridal wear shops, newsagents, etc. But once it was all charity shops. Now it's 3 or 4 of everything - barbers, Kurdish food shops, a Polish supermarket, 2 restaurants, various takeaways. Recently, a long established furniture repair / re upholsterer which had been there for around 30 years closed due to retirement. Although I never went in there, it was quite a shock to see it closed. A neighbour who I've known for 30 years fell ill, and is now in a nursing home, and that happened around the same time. It was all very disconcerting, but there is always one thing to remember, and that is that what we see disappear or change has not always been there. 100 years ago it may have all been fields or farmland instead of a busy high street.



Just like coal mining, steel works, and other industries that have either disappeared or are more automated like car manufacture - they haven't always existed. That car plant that may have employed thousands of people in the 1950s, may now only employ a couple of hundred people. But turn the clock back even further, and that car plant may be on the site of an old farm, or an ancient forest.



And look at mobile phones: up until 2007 everyone had basic push button slider/candy bar/clamshell phones. When the Apple iPhone 1 appeared, things gradually changed, so that what every one had in 2007 now lingers in a kitchen drawer somewhere unused and forgotten about because smart phones are what most people now have. Along with the internet, social media, on line banking, purchasing etc. No one has feared that yet it has had a huge effect on society - fewer bank branches, more on line purchasing than from high street shops, etc.



We may fear change, but things gradually settle for a while, then move forward.



Planet Earth has not always existed, and won't exist forever.

Answer 3

Just like coal mining, steel works, and other industries that have either disappeared or are more automated like car manufacture - they haven't always existed. That car plant that may have employed thousands of people in the 1950s, may now only employ a couple of hundred people. But turn the clock back even further, and that car plant may be on the site of an old farm, or an ancient forest.



And look at mobile phones: up until 2007 everyone had basic push button slider/candy bar/clamshell phones. When the Apple iPhone 1 appeared, things gradually changed, so that what every one had in 2007 now lingers in a kitchen drawer somewhere unused and forgotten about because smart phones are what most people now have. Along with the internet, social media, on line banking, purchasing etc. No one has feared that yet it has had a huge effect on society - fewer bank branches, more on line purchasing than from high street shops, etc.



We may fear change, but things gradually settle for a while, then move forward.



Planet Earth has not always existed, and won't exist forever.

Answer 4

Why are we so afraid of change? Too be 100% honest...I don't know. Everyday little changes happen all around us, and we don't even realize. The weather changes, so does the clouds and the time. A new grocery store may open and a old one will close. That is considered change. We don't seem to mind that, it doesn't involve us and it is a small change. There is also our moods, bodies, hair and appearance that change. It involves us, but it isn't a very big change. it's the big changes that scare us. The change that makes us fear because of the unknown. The change that impacts our lives greatly, is what scares us. We (human beings) our creatures of habit, and we don't like when our "habits" suddenly aren't there. So, when there is a big change, such as a family member passing away...we become scared, scared of the unknown. We are scared because we are unsure were our lives will be without them. When we move away to a different city, we become scared. Again, it's the unknown that scares us. Our habits, are no longer there. So, we human beings don't like change, and we fear it. We fear the unknown. There is no fortune telling device, that will indicate what will happen. So, until then we will fear change.

Answer 5

A lot of people are creatures of habit. A lot of people are scared of change because it can take a lot out of a person in order to pack up everything and move to a new home. They've most likely made a lot of memories in their current home and changing something so suddenly can make a person feel uneasy. However, they're taking all their memories with them and moving into a new house to make new memories. In a couple years they'll look through photo albums and remember the old house. Now that they've been in their new home for awhile, that house begins to be their comfort zone. They left their previous one and that can also make a person feel upset.



Eating at a new joint is scary for some for the same reason. They're leaving their comfort zone and they're unsure if the new place's food will taste good, bad, etc. Or if they'll even be able to order the specific dish they want.



I look around in the world and though everyone knows that, for example, oil is a limited unreuseable resource, we still use it as if it's endless. It seems that, the human population as a whole is like a herd of sheep, they're scared to move out of the group and voice their opinion, scared of being judged, scared of what other's will think, etc. It seems that as a whole, we procrastinate, and once the oil is gone, we will all be sent into a rage and panic, despite knowing it was bound to happen. Everyone would rather go about their daily routine that they're oh so used to, rather than change anything about themselves or the world around them.



A pack of wolves or a pride of lions, depend on each other for survival, if they do not get along, nothing gets done. I relate our behavior to this because there's so much hatred among us, when we are all humans fighting for survival, We are to bounce ideas off each other and come up with solutions for survival. Not work against each other.

Answer 6

Not everyone's afraid of change, but for the people that are, it's probably because they had a good time doing what they did in the past. For eg. going to a restraunt - they probably felt a way that they enjoyed. Here's an example about myself - I like going to the park infront of my friend's old house because we had so many good memories there when we were little. But it's not always about places. It could be a child moving out of home, a good friend of yours has died, you're visiting a different country and it's not the same as your home-town, etc. Examine all of those examples and look at how you would feel.



So there's my answer: People are afraid of change because it will make them feel different - possibly empty without the thing or person, or overwhelming, etc.

Answer 7

Depends on how a person interprets the question. If it effects your well being and the way YOU live, such as having to get a lower paying job, then it may be something you would be afraid of. If you are some holy roller religious person and don't like changes such as gay people getting married, then that's kind of stupid because it does not effect that religious person's life as it isn't any of their business yet they are afraid or actually more prejudice against people who don't follow their way of living even if it doesn't harm them in any way. If there is a change in society where you may be losing a right such as a ban on firearms, then a gun owner may be afraid, but a anti-gun person would embrace it.

Now if you are asking if why people always do the same things, go to the same places, eat the same foods, etc and don't try something different, then that isn't necessarily being afraid, but the person is caught in a comfort zone and feels if something works for them, then why change it.

Answer 8

There is no reason to ask 'why?'. The only answer is 'It' just because it's CHANGE'. That means you are doing something unknown or something you don't know about at all. When we do something new we can't predict the result and we can't decide whether to expect a good result or a disaster. We have our own comfort zones. So, obviously we want to stay there.

Well, to cope with the change, we need to go for evolution rather than revolution. Start from a small effort and develop the habit gradually. That way we get habituated and we can accept the change without or with less difficulty.

Answer 9

"Change freaks us out—probably even more than public speaking, but it's the sort of amorphous issue that we don't think about because it manifests itself subtly in so many ways. Whether a relationship starts or ends, you're moving, you've got a new job, or you've lost someone you love, change—whether it's good or bad—causes stress. Here's how it works and how to handle it without losing your mind.



"Change" is a broad term, and it can apply to many things. Perhaps you're just moving to a new home or starting a new job, or something awful happens like a death in the family. These events may seem black and white, and not necessarily similar, but they all require adjustment in the way you conduct your day-to-day life. These adjustments cause stress, even when they're positive. Conversely, negative changes can yield positive results. You never know exactly what you're going to get, which often frightens us. Coping with change well, rather than losing your mind, only requires an adjustment on your outlook and a little evidence of surviving various circumstances. In this post, we'll take a look at why your brain resists change and how you can actually change that."



For further details see the following link.



http://lifehacker.com/5982622/why-youre-so-afraid-of-change-and-what-you-can-do-about-it

Answer 10

Here are the 6 main reasons you can end up paralyzed with fear and what you can do about it: 1. Fear of the Unknown 2. Doubt Yourself 3. Isolate Yourself and Agonize Over Decisions 4. Forget That You Always Have Options 5. Focus on the External World 6. Handcuff Yourself to StuffYou Don't Have To Settle For Whatever Happens



The worst part about being afraid of change is that you can end up settling for whatever happens. It seems less scary that way. The truth is that this is a far more frightening way to live because you don’t have the feeling of being in control of what happens to you and you live in fear of what might happen. Having the confidence to take action in the face of fear not only provides you with a sense of control, ultimately it will also provide you with a life full of purpose and joy. And isn’t that really what we’re all trying to achieve?

Answer 11

I wish I knew. I hate change like my dad did. I think I was conditioned to hate it by him and by my mother as well. I got the distinct impression growing up that I couldn't make it own my own. I wish I wasn't so afraid of change or I would have left this area decades ago and only come back for weddings and funerals. I'd be a lot healthier now, especially emotionally, and I wouldn't have had anything to do with my brothers. Instead, I did what I was expected to do from the earliest age, take care of my mother, my brothers, then my dad, without even so much as a "thank you" or recognition but more of expectation and not doing nearly enough for any of them. In the end, I'm left broken hearted and wounded and I know that if I had the courage to get away from these crazy people, I would have been so much more than I am now.

Answer 12

In my opinion fear of change has to do with ones self-esteem, faith in life and himself. We fear change because its unknown, its out of our comfort zone. We don't know whether its good or bad. We don't know how we can cope with it. If a person has self-esteem and by self-esteem I mean being a whole with your mind and body. To know where you stand and where you're going. And if we do, we will be afraid of change less. Some people even say that change will be natural progress. And in some ways, it is. The more centered you are within yourself, 'the less affected you'll be by external sources, like change. You'll know that whatever is coming next, you'll take it, and regardless of the outcome, you'll continue your life knowing you gave the best you could at that time. This is isn't some mystical nonsense. It doesn't come natural and it not easy to achieve. It requires great deal of knowledge about how our minds work. The hardest part is that there isn't universal path/lesson you can learn to live your life like that. Everyone has to create their own path. That is the reason why so few people were able to achieve this way of being. And the almost 300 comment on the question shows how greatly the people are interested in this topic.

Answer 13

Actually - it isn't actually clear that we are. People change every day, they go to school, they find new jobs they find new significant others they take up hobbies, they go on diets they try new foods, lots of things. However, what people have a tendency to fear is BEING changed. When the person is forced to realize that they do not have control over the change that is coming, and in particularly perceive that the change is negative to them - of course they resist and are afraid. When people feel powerless in general whether from change or anything else, they feel fear. This is particularly evident in the workplace. Not many people fear getting promoted with a raise, lots of people fear getting fired, outsourced, etc.



In principle, the people who handle this most effectively, the ones who so called "embrace" change, essentially are people who are very good at analyzing the nature of change and coming up with a strategy for them to benefit from it. These are also folks that spend a significant portion of their time, both in and out of work developing their capabilities around dealing with this. It may be a really strong focus on having a resume full of whatever the latest buzz word is in certifications and seminars. It may be an extensive network of connections within a company. It may be a career path looking for "essential" spots that won't ever be outsourced, or any of a number of other approaches. However, the point is - even these folks are resistant to being changed, they are just better at recognizing when they can't avoid it and develop strategies for dealing with it in the least painful way possible.



Thinkingblade

Answer 14

We fear change because, as we grow older, we feel a pressing need to be more and more "conservative" about who we are and what we stand for. Once people have established who they are, like adults for example, anything that challenges or contradicts the opinions, character, and preferences someone has been building for 20+ years is frightening and almost insulting.

People invest their whole lives finding out what their opinions are, and they usually put a lot of thought into why they choose their opinions in order to justify themselves.

People don't like being told that they are wrong. That's why it is so easy for someone to reject and become frightened by something new and unheard of, especially if there is a possibility that they might have been wrong the whole time.

This is also why older people are generally more unaccepting of change; everyone knows that old person that's a racist homophobe, and in a way it's not their fault.

Younger people are generally more open because they are still trying to find themselves, and are weighing their options before they stick to something concrete.



Humans are naturally orderly beings,

we cannot handle the chaotic nature of the universe.



(I apologize if this answer isn't as sophisticated as it could be, I'm only 16.)

Answer 15

Using Yahoo itself as a prime example, most of us aren't afraid of change as much as we are annoyed by unneeded changes that usually make things worse than they were. Want some examples? Too bad you're going to get some anyway.

Moving all of the English speaking countries into the same pen. Why should I see countless questions on issues in England that have no effect or references to here in the states?

Allowing anonymous posting. All this does is allow trolls to be less accountable and it allows for people to harass others with no accountability or the ability to block those they are attacking.



The real problem with change is inertia. When people insist on making a change and refuse to admit that the changes that they made were bad. We hate the fact that you are completely incapable of at the very least acknowledging it.



I could think of several more but experience here has taught me that any complaints here will fall on deaf ears.

Answer 16

I don't know that there is a "why" - or that it would help us much to know what it was anyway. I think the important things are that 1) all change does mess us up and cause pain - great thing to realize - even "good" changes. and 2) knowing that, we should try to moderate the amount of change we take on at any given time. This year I moved house, moved business, lost an intimate relationship, and now live in a new place. And I spent half the year sleeping in a tree in the back yard! Loved your description of how these things can move you to the edge of a nervous breakdown. That's for sure. I think to deal with it, like any big emotional event, we need to keep close to our loved ones and friends, and be prepared to suffer the displacement and emotional growth change causes. It really is a big deal.

Answer 17

The real problem with change is inertia. When people insist on making a change and refuse to admit that they changes that they made were bad. We hate the fact that you are completely incapable of at the very least acknowledging it.



I could think of several more but experience here has taught me that any complaints here will fall on deaf ears.The worst part about being afraid of change is that you can end up settling for whatever happens. It seems less scary that way. The truth is that this is a far more frightening way to live because you don’t have the feeling of being in control of what happens to you and you live in fear of what might happen. Having the confidence to take action in the face of fear not only provides you with a sense of control, ultimately it will also provide you with a life full of purpose and joy. And isn’t that really what we’re all trying to achieve?

Answer 18

Change can make things worse and not better.



For example, if a poor person goes to college and accumulates $100,000 in student debt. Then this can ruin his life, if he ends up working at McDonalds for the minimum wage. Because unlike other debts, the student debt cannot be discharged through bankruptcy. This guy will get his pay deducted, whenever he makes any money, even in old age, when he gets Social Security payments.



This is such a huge risk that it simply doesn't make sense for many poor people to go to college.



But for somebody who has rich parents, going to college is a piece of cake. This kind of change present only opportunities and virtually no risk. Because his parents have all kinds of networking connections to get him a well-paying job after he finishes college. And he isn't going to accumulate any student debt either.



Seemingly the same kind of change, such as going to college for example, can be very risky for some people but very advantageous for other people. And this is the reason why some people are afraid of change, while others are not. The people, who are afraid, probably have a really good reason to be afraid.

Answer 19

It is human nature to be afraid or dislike things we cannot control or understand. Speaking from an evolutionary standpoint, controlling and having sameness was potentially a life or death situation. To our ancient ancestors, not knowing whether something, say, a plant, was poisonous or not could have potentially fatal results. But, for whatever reason, we need this plant, say as a food source. THEN you look and see this other plant, which you know is safe and edible (You've eaten it many times before) and instantly, problem solved! You have a food source, and their is no fear for your safety, because you know it won't poison you. Therefore, eating the same plant has potentially saved your life, you know it's safe, and you have food. Fast forward to today, and though the situation is likely not as drastic, the initial evolutionary instinct is still there. Moving to a new house or neighborhood, you don't know what could be there, and therefore it is fearful and you dislike it, especially considering that your current home is the same, and therefore you know about everything, from costs to food to shelter, and therefore you are secure. Maybe this new neighborhood doesn't have an ample supermarket like the one in your neighborhood, or the neighbors aren't friendly, like the ones you have now. Not to mention that, if you don't like this new home, you have wasted time, money and other potentially precious resources, and you might not necessarily be able to return to the security you already had. This leads to the thinking that the change could end poorly, while we already know what sameness entitles, and we don't have to fear the result. Humans, at any time, are adapted to seek security, and if we know that we already have it, then change becomes a risk to the security we already possess. However, change is necessary, and the only way to accept it is to make the change. That's really it. Will you like this new restaurant? The only way to know is to go their and try it. You might like it, you might not, but if you don't try it, you won't know, and you will potentially have missed out on something that was better than what you already have.

Answer 20

Some kids are just born fearful of change. With others its facing a deep loss or a series of losses--which may not seem critical to us, but to them they are monumental. They don't want that to happen again, so they try to avoid change.



I've never been the type who was afraid of change. Life becomes boring without change after a while doing the same routine. That's why I became a farmer. Each season there's always some different challenge to face, believe it or not. Embrace it, and learn.

Answer 21

Going by the photo, he's asking WTF?! Next month I think I can Crawl! . . .and you're concerned about

Potty training?!? WTF?

(Shshsh, Potty training takes a week, MAX!)



CHANGE? When I was in the 2nd Grade MY FAMILY moved. The school wouldn't let me go 'home'!

TRAUMA! TRAUMA!

There was a New School for 3rd Grade! (Yeah, Dad came and got me. . . but WHAT could be a WORSE

Change at that age?)



MOST OF YOU -- if you're afraid of change would be working at minimum wage asking in two or three

languages "You want Fries with that? That's NOT the change the article addresses. The CHANGE

the author means is the 'Cabal' of Realtors that cried "Urban Renewal" to justify bulldozing MILES of

50 year old Rental Bay Front cabins to build $124,000 'waterfront -- Bayfront' townhouses at the

beach (the Bay Beach, Tides, NO SURF!) that AFTER didn't sell! Ooops!

Meanwhile 5.3 miles west the 'Bayshore Beach Park' was less than 50 acres that NO ONE noticed!

NORFOLK VIRGINIA would have been better served EXPANDING the PARK eastward eight or nine

MILES and left the Shore open to anyone!



The Norfolk (Virginia Beach) Police COMMANDER actually received a DISCOUNT price from $125K

to near $60K so the Realtor could ASSURE prospective buyers that there was 'Police Presence' at

THEIR $130K - - $150K (with water access) townhomes!



I'M NOT AFRAID of change! ! ! I DO question the motive(s) that cause it!!



In 2001 I moved to my present residence. Pending on the 2002 Local election was

a Proposition. I questioned it; then I OPPOSED IT! The Proposition called for a

Sales Tax INCREASE from 6% (and a fraction) to 8% to construct a TRIPLE A

sub-minor league baseball stadium to 'host' a Nati0onal Baseball team's prospects.



By 2003 the Stadium was completed. Harbor Park ""Local Sponsor Business FIELD".

One of the 'powers' urging 'Pro-votes'. Considering 'AWAY' games and the shorter

AAA League baseball season Harbor Park is vacant 80% OF THE YEAR. Outside

'tourist' or 'fan' visitation HASN'T HAPPENED.



NOW the SAME Manipulators want to Build Up a 'CITY ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT'

that will bring Income to ALL businesses.



I'm not AFRAID they're lying; I KNOW THEY ARE! (That 'field' sponsor at the baseball

field? Moved their Corporate Headquarters OUT of town! AFTER FIFTY years!)



I don't FEAR change; sometimes the motives REALLY, REALLY pisz-szs me off!

Answer 22

It's not that people dislike change so much as they dislike the uncertainty of it. Where there is change there is uncertainty, where there is uncertainty there is risk. When change occurs, you could say we put ourselves at “risk” of experiencing something unpleasant.



We stick to habits because they are familiar and safe; there is less of a chance to experiencing risk and the unknown. These habits may be a protective instinct rooted in our physicality, a way of lessening the danger life poses.



Seems reasonable, if anything this keeps us alive and well. Better the devil you know, than the one you don’t.



Yet to a degree this instinctual fear of change has become a problem. Change is a big part of life, as we grow we are forced to change. The world around us is constantly changing; there is so much happening that we have so little control over… When you imagine the world and its entirety, we are very powerless to all of its risks and possibilities.



The only method I can think of to lessen the anxiety that comes with change, is to come to terms with your own powerlessness. But how do you do that? How do you quit fearing that which may harm you? It's more than just mental and emotional, it's rooted in your body.



Well… to begin with, you realize that there’s nothing you can do about this helplessness, life is at times an unreadable pendulum, your luck may sway either way. Concerning the emotional and physical aspects, try out Buddhism, they're very good at taking care of their fears, becoming okay with their 'now', and even accepting their powerlessness.

Answer 23

Humans, fundamentally, are genetically disposed to be wary of the unknown. It is what has kept us alive for the past billion years or so. Philosophy aside, change is what creates the unknown. The unknown is, in our mind, a sign of danger. That is why we are so terrified of an alien invasion or a new potentially deadly virus. We do not understand it, and in a bout of caution, we fear it. What we do not understand is what we are afraid of. People here have made paragraph long answers of bad decisions and faith, but the stone hard fact is that it is in our DNA. We are meant to be afraid of change. It is what has worked for countless eons and it is presumably what will work today.



Some people might just have a low self esteem and be scared they might slip up. That's a lot more simple than what you're going to find up here. Cheers, and remember: For the love of god, stay afraid.

Answer 24

Human beings are by nature creatures of habit. We want the status quo even when that is not the best of circumstances. Even moving from a terrible situation to a new and better situation gives rise to deep anxieties. Our concern is whether we will be safe, happy, secure will our plans go well or will they bottom out and leave us in a precarious situation. This applies to the wealthy and the poor, the intelligent and those who have limited abilities. At base, all humans are the same.



For all those who don't to some degree fear change it has to be supposed that they have never been subject to real change in their lives. This change that causes fear is not because the favorite shopping mall has closed or a preferred set of friends have been left behind. The type of change in which all people have a gut reaction is cataclysmic change: the death of a loved one that changes your life; natural disasters; loss of a job or the impending loss of a job; the birth of a child. These type of changes cause various levels of fear and are real and normal.



How we cope with real change in our lives is an individual matter. Some people panic, others go into denial. Some of us try to great change with faith in the God of understanding. This last solution allows us to go forward and trust that the outcome will in time be good.

Answer 25

We are not afraid of change as much don't like it. Change isn't something to be feared as much as it is hated. So people who go through change after so many years of doing the same thing day after day, are not used to it so it is hard for them to believe a way of thinking or it's difficult to write with your left hand when you're right handed. As for the bigger changes in society it may be that people are afraid of that stuff, because if one thing changes that is just a cause to ask yourself, "What if?" say another thing changes then it's hard because there are so many things changing at once, So it is not that people are scared of change, even though there probably are some people who are genuinely scared to change anything in their lives. But you never move forward if you don't change a little.

Answer 26

When we are content and happy with something and all stays the same we feel secure and that everything is going the way it should. Change can be good but for some people it gives the feeling of chaos or we are afraid that things will go wrong. If I'm trying to change something in my life or even when something happens that I can't control I try to see what good things the change could bring.

Answer 27

BECAUSE MANY of experiences we see & live do seem to be always in the negative , as once faithful Solomon expressed

(Ecclesiastes 1:8-10) “ 

8 All things are wearisome; No one can even speak of it. The eye is not satisfied at seeing; Nor is the ear filled from hearing.  "

9 What has been is what will be, And what has been done will be done again; There is nothing new under the sun. 10 Is there anything of which one may say, “Look at this—it is new”? It already existed from long ago; It already existed before our time.”



WE DO NEED something special & new! That comes in the promise of the most famous prayer by Christ Jesus:



(Matthew 6:9) “9 “You must pray, then, this way:. . .”

9 “‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. 10   Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth......

.......13 And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one."



NOTE the situation that begs for the heavenly Kingdom:



(Ecclesiastes 1:14, 15) “14 I saw all the works that were done under the sun, And look! everything was futile, a chasing after the wind. 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight"



THUS THE heavenly rulership, by the marvelous Kingdom with Christ Jesus as the truest ruler will indeed be amazing:

(Revelation 21:3-5) “. . .“Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” 5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all THINGS NEW"

Answer 28

Certainly not everybody's worried regarding alter, except for people that are, it can be possibly simply because they had fun carrying out what exactly these people performed in past times. Intended for like. gonna the restraunt - these people possibly believed the best way that they liked. Here's a sample concerning personally - I like gonna the actual car park infront regarding the friend's old house mainly because there were a great number of good reminiscences at this time there after we had been tiny. However it isn't generally concerning locations. It would be a kid moving outside of home, an excellent friend regarding the one you have features past away, you're browsing a new nation and it is different than your home-town, for example. Verify all of those good examples and search at how we would really feel.



And so there's the solution: Persons are afraid of alter given it can make these people really feel different - maybe empty with no thing or maybe man or woman, or maybe frustrating, for example.

Answer 29

There's an old saying..."if it ain't broke..don't fix it"! Change for change sake means nothing. I get tired of trying to learn some new "system" just because someone thought a change was in order. I've decided lately that if something changes and it confuses me, I probably don't need it so I forget about changing and move on to what I know and like. Eventually I'll be out of options so I'll take up another hobby. I don't need all the hassle anyways!

Answer 30

Being afraid of change is normal. Humans are creatures of habit and don't like change. If something familiar is taken away, something else similar must be done to replace that missing thing. It's all about replacement pictures. Its like when people feel heartbroken after a relationship. The change of that sudden disconnect from another human being puts us in a sort of shock, and another girl is instantly required by the male as a replacement to help cope with that change. Its a very complicated thing.

Answer 31

We like to live in our known environment as a social being. When we face big a changing, then we have to face many difficulty which is a normal process of changing any thing or any personal life issue. So we afraid for that difficulties, really not for changing. For any change every one should have a perfect preparation. When we have no preparation or weak preparation, then it is the reason to afraid. Before any change get ready with a perfect preparation, then it will protect you to be afraid.

Answer 32

We are afraid of change because we are also afraid of trying something new or doing something different. You are so used to the same stuff you are worried something wrong is going to happen if you change. Also most people have a schedule they get so used to the same stuff once you do eventually have to rearrange something you are not used to it so you begin to worry. Or take for example maybe changing from elementary to summer to middle school. A huge difference between all of them and you think you will never get used to the change but after a while you do. Anyway the point of this all is that transitioning to something new can be frightening and it is normal to be afraid but really we have to get used to change it is a part of life.

Answer 33

continuing to go back to the same restaurants, shops, etc. is because we got a sale or because they sell a specific brand that we like.



But your question "why are we so afraid of change" has nothing to do with your paragraph.



People are afraid of change because they know what they have now works for them but if they changed it would be reinvesting the wheel and it might not work for them, it would cost more to start up and implement (both in time, effort and money) and they're just not willing to delve into the unknown.

Answer 34

I think it has to do with security. Anything that seems unstable frighten human beings as we can't get over the fear of loosing and facing unexpected.

But I do believe that a dramatic change with so many unexpected circumstances brings the best of life. Think of it as a ship sailing in the ocean. It can sail quietly to the destination. The other option is to face a storm! A storm may lead you to find a treasure or find your way to destination. When reaching this destination, it would be more valuable.



My point is, we're afraid of changing. I'm afraid of changing but I do believe that a change will either brings a blessing or will make me value what I have.

Answer 35

Afraid out the outcome of the change that we might be experiencing or going to experience. It's the nature of human beings to be afraid of something new. Some people take it with a grain of salt and others panic about it for years after the change has taken place.

Answer 36

We're animals. Most animals are afraid of change. My parrots, for example, get afraid when they move into a new cage or into a new surrounding because animals are used to things they are familiar with. When you played with toys as a little kid, you probably liked the old ones than the new ones, because you know more and understand more about the things you already had rather than the thing that changed.

Answer 37

I am NOT afraid of change. Bring on hover cars, buildings, bikes, motorcycles, skateboards, hover ANYTHING. I am so ready for change that its freaking insane. I want the world to change so bad, not only because I want it but because I think we all need it. We have developed so much technology that we don't even get to use because people are scared of change. They are scared of the future. All of these apocatyptic movies, books and tv shows are putting scares in people's heads. Everyone thinks that in the near by future, we're all gonna die from zombies or robots or the environment. I'm only worried about the environment because people dont know how to take care of it. But anyway, people need to STOP BEING AFRAID and embrace what is happening. The world is changing and nobody can stop it.

Answer 38

Change is always there in our surroundings. It always affects the way we think, the way we move, the way we act and the way we live. We try to cope or adapt to those inevitable gradual changes transpiring in our environment, either they`re negative or positive, to absolutely survive and procreate our species. Our reactions customarily depend on a specific change having a direct implication upon us or even those that have an indirect effect upon us. Because, we are all interconnected and that the change in others affect us. The balance is all disturbed in the entire system if change happens.



The question is "Why are we afraid of change?". Simply, because we`re unfamiliar of the change that will happen. We are already accustomed to a certain habit that we cannot just easily leave.We are uncertain of its results, either it can painfully nail us against the wall or it can put us in a simple meaningful life (bed of roses) full of happiness. If we try it, our life may be placed in a peril.So, why will we try it?



Life is about keeping safe through making the right decisions in our life. It just depends on us if we give up on these changes or resist it. So, what`s your choice?

Answer 39

Dealing with change isn't so bad, it's remembering the new "routine" and following it. Like any knee-jerk reaction, I'll do what I've always done, because it has worked. But a change means getting used to a whole slew of new behaviors. Mistakes will always have to be made, deals compromised, friends and lovers lost. The most common way to manage it is to drink. Drinking helps loosen standards. If I can get a little happy from which means is easiest, then life issues won't bother me till the next day.

Answer 40

well change has ruined this country, and yes where there were industries employing thousands there are now a few units or shops but you need to earn money before you can buy what is in those shops and so you need industries.

You could leave a job in the morning and go to another in the afternoon but Thatcher wanted insecurity to control us and destroy the unions.

Open all hours has destroyed this country and we used to walk to work past drunks who had been out all night, but where have they gone is what i want to know.?

Sunday Trading has destroyed Sunday the day of rest and we used to go see our relatives or stay at home watching tv and having nothing to do which was great and the Church should have opposed Sunday Trading laws and should oppose the extension to the hours worked on sunday.

The fact is technology wise we have gone far into the future, but socially wise we have been taken back years..

There is REAL change coming when raw materials run out and coal ,oil gas etc run out and wars will be fought over the last raw materials and these private companies will give away the industries because they will have nothing to sell any more.

So to those who say we cannot take back into public ownership energy etc your children or their children will face a future of pure hell on earth and the human race might survive because the rich will look after themselves but the poor and needy will die out.

Answer 41

Here's a simple answer: We adapt. What is around us first is what we adapt to first. If what's around us changes, it makes us confused.. it makes the physical and mental aspects of us confused which is why we are 'scared' of change.



We're used to the same routine until something changes it and causes us to work around it or do things in a different way. As a human being, I can definitely say that I am afraid of change. Not because it's 'change', but all of the unopened gifts that come with it.

Answer 42

People aren't afraid of change in general, we're only afraid of making the wrong changes. Just because you can change something doesn't mean you should. Obviously if something is working then it would be good to leave it alone so it keeps working, but if it isn't working then by all means fix it. I think this is where boredom comes in handy though because in reality people don't do the same things over and over, they mix it up to keep the monotony from driving them mad. Variety is the spice of life.

Answer 43

Why are we so afraid of Change ?



Actually that is not a question. that is an ASSERTION. One is asserting that people are afraid of change and asking the cause of the fear .



Do people actually FEAR change ? isn't each new day Change it certainly is not yesterday or 6 months ago or 50 years ago .I don't wear the same clothes I wore yesterday . or say the exact same things i said yesterday . or eat the exact same things as yesterday



. i change my wall color sheets curtains decor books deodorant shampoo make up friends . job walking path hair style . Ifs not a fear its a comfort level and an evaluation if my deodorant is not working effectively I change the brand .



If i loose my desire for vanilla ice cream i change for chocolate . The question first of all did not define FEAR and afraid is the STATE of being in fear ..FEAR is defined as the unpleasant emotion CAUSED by a BELIEF that someone or something is DANGEROUS or likely to cause PAIN or is a THREAT .. I think that is only the case if someone who is paranoid and that the word FEAR is inappropriately used



. some people may be uncomfortable with change because they be set in their ways habit routine . I think the assertion is Incorrect

Answer 44

Other Yahoo members may think I'm crazy, but I think sometimes the PACE of change - how fast it occurs, and how sweeping it is -- is becoming almost unbearable under modern capitalism. Some change is great; we all benefit from it, but when it's happening so fast that you can't understand it or hope to control it, the wrong kind of change can damage your job opportunities, your neighborhood, your family, and your life.



The futurist writer Alvin Toffler, who I think is now a Republican, identified the problem in the 1970s in his famous book "Future Shock." That book points out that change is now happening so fast in science and technology, the economy, cultural trends, and even where Americans live and work, that many people just can't keep up with it psychologically. They either get freaked out and angry over the pace and scope of change, or they just go numb psychologically, to protect their minds from "information overload."



Some change is inevitable, of course. The universe is in a constant process of change. Human history by definition is a process of continuing change.



But one of the truthful things that Marx said in the 1840s is that modern industrial capitalism is much, more more supportive of rapid change than any other society known to human history. Modern capitalism "cannot exist without constantly revolutionizing the tools of production," Marx wrote, and with this revolutionizing of technology, it helps to revolutionize everything else in society.



That "revolutionizing" of entire our society can be a good thing, Marx believed. Hey, he thought of himself as "revolutionary," and so he would believe that. But many people find constant rapid change disorienting, confusing, and destructive, because change ends up happening TO them, disrupting their lives, rather than they themselves controlling the direction of change.



Again, other Yahoo members may think I'm crazy, but I think "Future Shock" shows that our society needs to get control of the economic and technological forces that are driving constant change, and I think we need to tame them. We need to make them work FOR us, not AGAINST us, to start with. And we need to slow them down to the point where most people can understand them and adapt to them, rather than just being stunned by how quickly everything is changing.



-- democratic socialist for more human freedom to shape the future, and less disruptive change of ordinary people's lives by large corporations

Answer 45

Fearing the unknown, or an experience that is new to us, is human nature. Most humans are creatures of habit. What they're used to, they like to stick to. It scares people not knowing what to expect. It's understandable. In some cases, this attitude is justified/warranted. But in most cases, it isn't. Most of the time, we should welcome change, instead of fearing/rejecting it. If we never had new experiences, we also wouldn't gain wisdom, and new perspectives. There is an old saying: "if we keep doing what we've always done, we'll only keep getting what we have always gotten." Another: "When you're through changing, you're through." Yes, it will probably will require adjustment, but as I say (most of the time, not always, because sometimes, depending, a change should not occur, but most of the time, it should) change, while it may be intimidating, is necessary for our continued development. So it's for the best.

Answer 46

Personally, I'm unafraid of change - and have spent most of my life embracing my fears. Cuddling them. Cooing them like a little baby.



So why are YOU afraid of change? There's a myriad of reasons from my perspective. You seem to like predictability and have built a society which weighs and measures absolutely everything, up to and including your linear timeline and what will happen in the future, so when something becomes unpredictable - that appears to frighten or scare you.



Why does it scare you? I suspect because it takes more work to 'get control' of 'your system' again, there's more to understand that you didn't know before, which is work, and you dont like to work.You seem to like 'the system' to run in an automated form.



Now I am not judging you. In fact, I am coming to learn from you and respecting your desire 'not to work'. but personally, I enjoy change. So the real question is - how can you create change without it being work?



Simple:



You plan for expansion in your society and not putting things in a pre-sized box and plan your work accordingly.



As the Borg would say. You build adaption into your system.

Answer 47

Personally, I see CHANGE NOWADAYS as the RULE, and STABILITY as the EXCEPTION! The problem is that the RHYTHM of change is going madly fast. For example, in the field of technology and modern devices, things become old and obsolete within a few months (sometimes weeks!) However, human nature - in my reckoning - tends to keep doing the things which have been being done for a long time. It's hard for us to accept new changes without going through a psychological status called 'internal refusal or reluctance'. We take some time until we've got used to something new! Perhaps, we need sufficient background on it, or some training into how to use it. Once we get over this 'reluctance' stage, we gradually assimilate this into our internal cognitive structure, and eventually, it becomes part of our everyday practices! However, some people belonging to older generations struggle against change! I remember a university teaching staff member who kept using the TYPEWRITER until very recently. When I argued with him, I discovered that he was convinced that it's much better than computers. He told me that the TYPEWRITER is the ORIGIN, and we've got to go back to it! I know it's sounds very funny, but his inflexible cognitive structure is unable to accept computer as a new innovation through which his job would be much easier. He was not able to recognise that a word processing application (e.g. MS Word) has enabled unlimited possibilities and options for writing and managing texts that old typewriter users never imagined they would be possible one day! I also know another mate who never used a lift. He was ready to go 10 floors upstairs on foot rather than exposing himself to the risk of using lifts! Similarly, while smart phones and tablets are becoming more accessible, common, and much cheaper, and one can use them for so many purposes such as reading books digitally, many people prefer (and still enjoy) reading paper books and enjoy the company of newspapers. That's why educators have started to talk about (and do research on) 'literacy gaps'. Besides, people might feel more comfortable and less nervous with the stuff they got used to. After all, all of us prefer to stay in known territories, and not to venture into new unknown land! Best regards

Answer 48

One of the reasons i'm at odds with most people most of the time. Also one of the reasons i became an engineer. Maybe its a flipped wire, but the unknowns make more uncomfortable than the knowns. This way works at this level, but what about the infinite number of alternatives? Those infinities can be grouped into 5-10 subgroups and those investigated on a macro-scale to get a general sense. Anytime someone tells me something that can be ultimately described as an opinion, I instantly wonder about all the alternative positions. What shaped those opinions -- environment, social, logic....? Have to end this here, my mind wants to splurge on what will become a 20 page essay.

Answer 49

I don't think it's so much fear as having to get out of a comfort zone we're in.



Moving from a house or apartment is a large undertaking and takes a lot of time--packing, unpacking, dealing with a moving company, arranging for people to help. The fear maybe is of the unknown neighbors or neighborhood, hoping the people will be nice, getting to know the shops, restaurants and services in the new place. Changing jobs, changing routines- all take energy and time to adapt.



Changing computers is a pain too, once we learn and adapt to a program it gets upgraded and now we have to learn something new. But changes happen, sometimes every day, and ultimately we have to move forward and adapt.



My strategy to adapt is just to focus on one day at a time, focus on the task at hand. Sometimes it has to be as little as one step at a time. Don't think too far into the future, then it all gets overwhelming. Break down the large jobs into smaller, more manageable segments and set small goals. Make lists, and if time permits allow yourself some free time in between to do something fun or just to unwind. Reward yourself for achieving your small goals, with even a cup of coffee, or a beer, or the chance to sit down to watch a movie or sports with some popcorn. If you are moving pack up the non-essential items first, the ones you don't use every day. And label the boxes with what you have inside and the room it should go into! It'll make it so much easier to unpack!

Answer 50

I recall reading some years back that people that have grown up with change are better able to deal with it as adults. We moved, travelled to various countries, various states, and many houses before my parents actually settled down. I went to 3 different primary schools, my older brothers 4, younger brother only 2. Changing schools meant we learned fairly early on in life how to make new friends, to be versatile, and with cultural changes, accepting of others differences. As adults we travelled and lived in various states also, and in and out of different relationships. We all coped and were not afraid to meet the changes involved, in some cases looked forward to them. I settled into a new area so my son would not have as many changes than I experienced and now that he has finished school I am keen to move on, but he would rather stay in this area. We are all different but it appears that those that have lived in the same house all their lives, same schools, etc. would find change rather unsettling, perhaps afraid as you suggested. All I can say is I have never felt afraid, but looked forward to a change of direction every few years.

Answer 51

It can be because a person is content in their life and then suddenly their wonderful manager where they work announces he is leaving. They are worried as it was always such a pleasure to go to work. The new manager was awful and 3 people left within 2 months. Yes it happened to me.



I gave that as an example.



Years and years ago people stayed together in loveless marriages because they were both scared of change. Boring relationship or not, it was a form of security so the couple would argue Go Away"

The other replies "You go away".



You lovely neighbour is moving. You panic 'what will the new one be like. Hope they don't play loud music every night'.

Answer 52

I believe if something isn't broken, then don't try to fix it. Some changes can't be avoided, and true progress is good, but I don't understand people that have a need for constant change. New tastes, new sensations, newer ways to get themselves killed in the pursuit of 'fun'. Try it this way, try it that way, force others to go along (and call them names if they don't want to--'afraid' being one of the mildest).



It was predicted many decades ago that we would become so dependent on our devices that we wouldn't be able to communicate in person or manage without them. Often depicted on TV as horror. The blank stares, the zombie-like shuffling about. No need to think, your devices will do it for you! Well, here we are, and this horror is seen as great progress. Even as people are wrecking cars and stumbling into walls (or worse) because they can't bear the thought of not being 'plugged in' every waking second.

Answer 53

Who is not afraid of change. Change is unknown and we all fear the unknown. Fearing change is a good thing. It ensures we are still paying attention and will remain doing so while the change takes place. Change doesn't have to be always bad, changes can be for the better to you know. It a normal feeling and reaction to fear change because to not fear change and to completely embrace it could mean that individual just doesn't give two cents about anything anymore.

Answer 54

I, personally, am not afraid of change, because I've learned that change is a good thing and I know how to adjust to it to make it work for me instead of against me. It's not change that people are afraid of, but fear of the unknown. If people were psychic and were able to see into the future as to the positive results of their change, they would not be afraid of change.

Answer 55

THings do not always stay the same. Change happens EVERDAY of our lives. Change happens when you lose a loved one, your pet dies, a new job promotion, getting married, etc. Change happens because we do not know what to expect so things happen for good and bad reasons.A relative in my family died from cancer this year from lung cancer and it took me almost 2 months to adjust to the change that she is not here anymore and she is no longer suffering so that is the biggest change I had to deal with in my life and i know that there will be more changes to come and they don't stop. Sometimes change is good and things can get old after a while and we want a new change, but gradually and slowly is important. WE do not want the changes to be sudden otherwise it would stress you out beyond belief but not all changes are like that (a relative died in a car crash, for example) would be a sudden change. Let's say you have a new pastor at your church but your pastor wants ot make slow but gradual changes to your church, which slow is good because we do not want changes to be sudden. Those are the reasons and examples why change can be a good and bad thing.

Answer 56

Especially back a few years, Society had a big hand in indoctrinating us into thinking we should be certain ways in just about every aspect of our lives. And that carried over into our comfort zones. It made us feel like we weren't supposed to break out and experience new things. At least that's always the way it appeared to me, as one who refused to live in that, what I've always considered the rat maze. I've always lived my life free and on the edge. Never giving into the power of the nest. I really don't know if it's better or worse today with the government trying to dictate to us our positions and ways of living. I think there are more and more people, especially young people, who are thinking strongly about breaking out of the strangle hold the government has on us. The biggest problem as I see it, is that the people in this country, the United States, have had life too easy for too long, and nobody wants to take a chance of losing all the comforts they have until it effects them personally. But what they don't seem to understand is by then it will b e too late. So to answer your question. Why people are afraid of change. Why it's so hard for people to move out of their comfort zones. It's because of fear, and because they have become so lethargic and comfortable in their rat maze that they don't believe things will ever change here in any major way that will disrupt their rat maze. And they enjoy too much, the comfortable lives the maze affords them.

Answer 57

Afraid of change:



Humans fear change because they have become familiar and comfortable (perhaps not comfortable but accustomed to, that style of living). In other words, they, in general, know what to expect in a given situation. They no longer are faced with making a decision regarding every new event that pops up.



Strategies for coping with new situations:



What is required is the self-confidence that they can handle the unexpected. For many this self-confidence may require the assistance of an experienced mental health professional.

Answer 58

We're afraid of losing something. It likely lies within that 'change' or using a different route to achieve something. Humans are an imprint; the identity is a fixed construct once developed. People rarely change from that. They may evolve, but it always remains their foundation; the base from which they work from - that's how they know not to do something, thus being reminded of the past.

Answer 59

Y!A, WHY is the most difficult question to answer, and you add a further challenge by posing the presumption that "we" are afraid of change. I believe some folk actually welcome and even encourage change as a reason for growth and improvement. With time, I have grown from fear of change to acceptance, although I doubt I will ever be in the welcoming camp. Why people fear change - at least why I feared change - is something I have forgotten. As I note, I do not think everyone does.

Answer 60

I'm not. I think you just have to get used to change, which is a lot more fun than being afraid of it. Or at least if you are still afraid of it, you might also look forward to it. Change makes things interesting and can be great in my opinion. Seriously, you guys, just get used to it.

Answer 61

We are afraid of change, because it's an unknown. Thus, we aren't afraid of change; we're afraid of the unknown.



For example, death is the greatest change any human will experience; some people fear it, because it's an unknown. However, in the end, we all need to learn that the unknown is apart of life. If a person can't do this,fear of the unknown will run their lives.

Answer 62

Good questions.



I can only answer on my own behalf. its because when I'm used to something and know it I want to go back to it, like you said restaurant etc.. I'm hesitant to try new foods or restaurants in case I don't like the food and I've paid for something I won't eat. And as far as Job yes your right we are afraid and would cause some people to a nervous breakdown that also goes into the unknown category, Will I like the new people I work with will they like me, will they be nice, can I do the work , what if they are nasty and I've just landed a job I really need but do I stay if I'm unhappy because I have bills to pay.. That's how I would be thinking.



Hope I've answered your question.

Answer 63

Change for the sake of change is definitely not always a good thing. If you are afraid of what might happen if you change your life from a hard-working janitor to a burglar then this is very good and healthy. That is a rational fear. The same kind of healthy fear that keeps us from chewing on glass and playing in traffic.



As Christians, when we are sober and repentant we are like wet clay in the hands of God. He can mold us into what He needs from us each day. The reason we fear a healthy and needed change is because we are not following the blessed path of seeking God's will.



Irrational fears of any kind are always based on ignorance and a lack of understanding. What man does not understand he is more likely to fear.



Good question Y!A team!

Answer 64

When you are in a classroom, you'll choose the same seat to sit down in every time. I believe we like building familiarity with things. You know that that is your seat, and you know what you'll be able to see from that seat as well as who you are sitting next to. But what if you had to change seats? You'd be in a different position within the room, and sitting next to new people. How do they work? What path do you need to take if you want to leave that room discreetly? There will be many new things you'll need to figure out, and all of those things you will need to get used to. We become comfortable with a fixed routine. So comfortable that when this routine is altered, we have to face unknown possibilities.We like to know what to expect from things. That is why we are afraid. What unknown situations will you have to face with change?

This is my opinion but it's based a little off of what I learned in a psychology class. I hope it helped you find your own answer.

Answer 65

No doubt you ve heard the expression "people have the attention span of a gnat." That is perfectly true.



People are afraid of thange because change requires extraordinary mental effort in the form of analytical thinking and thoughtful decisions; the two things that most people prefer to avoid as much as possible . The overwhelming majority of humans on this earth have what I call "basically lazy minds" that perpetually concern themselves with only those things that are immediately and obviously relevant to their own shallow, day to day existence. In other words, most people do have 8 cylinder brains, or at least 6 cylinder brains, but, those brains are almost always running on just two cylinders-or maybe ecven 4 very occasionally.



Change usually forces us to look beyond the obvious, and most people don t want to do that.

Answer 66

Because it's just something in life that makes things really difficult, and I really hate it when things just can't stay the same. Like for example I used to be in year 10 at school, which I got used to eventually. But after the summer I'm starting year 11, and I hate that change as it's not something I'm used to, considering that the work gets harder in year 11! Know what I mean? Change sucks...

Answer 67

A lot of people afraid expectations, like me. But expectations, worry, about everything it's lie. We are just must to change a lot of and have to do more good habits. Also we are need in the inspiration or good motivation. So, not everybody afraid of change :)

Answer 68

People who are afraid of change aren't afraid of heights or water? That is absurd! Every change should be viewed with utmost scrutiny and skepticism. The status quo is known to be safe. Any change has the potential for danger. If, after exhaustive deliberation, the change is logically shown to improve the situation, it should be embraced, but not before then. To do otherwise, is most unwise.

Answer 69

because changes like that impact our survival. sometimes switching jobs can lead to your starvation thus you have an understandably stressed and nervous reaction to a drastic change that could literally kill you. the only way to solve these emotions is to unite together as a human society and help keep each other alive. but a lot of people wouldn't do that because they believe a selfish belief that everybody should be entirely self sufficient. which really makes no logical sense. society was created to aid in each others survival. if you help your next door neighbor when they say they just got fired and are late on there water bill instead of just saying "that sucks dude!" and walking away this will alleviate those emotions people feel when something like having to change jobs comes up. we have to help each other and hold each other up when we start to fall. that's how you keep a society stable. by people helping each other stay alive.

Answer 70

Because there is so much of it we can't adjust. In the14th century, thing would be the same for the next 350 years. Now we have a new invention that changes our lives every five or ten years. Five hundred years ago it would take news several years or months to reach us, now we get it instantaneously and we have to react to it now or it will kill us. We aren't afraid of change, we just can't react to it fast enough.

Answer 71

I'm not afraid of change, unless I know it's going to be for the worse but than I just prepare myself the best I can. I believe no one likes walking into the unknown.



When people get out of their comfort zone they can end up walking into another comfort zone. It's just habits I think due to everyone needing to stick to a schedule.



Personally the best change I ever made was going vegan. It was a little scary at first due to all of the negativity that seems to be associated with it from others but as time went on I saw it wasn't as bad as people made it out to be, it's great!

Answer 72

Not afraid. Indifferent. Change is a joke upon which people feel more secure because a meeting has reassured of the need of change. Many just don't concern themselves with "change" vs. ethical advancement within their lives. People are different that way.

Answer 73

change is something many people are afraid of. we are so used to being in our comfort zone, we are afraid of moving out of that zone because we always think of the worst case-scenario.

Restaurants for example. Most people are used to eating fast food, Italian, Mexican, American, and maybe even Chinese food. But tell someone to try an Ethiopian restaurant, and they freeze up. People become close minded, especially if that is the type of family they have grown up in. We get too used to being in a routine, that any type of change we may encounter can be scary.

Answer 74

I think a lot of people are afraid of change, because it is so new in our lives and we have no idea how it is going to affect everything around us or effect us individually, but things happen for a reason, but with God by our side, we can change the world.

Answer 75

Change ALWAYS entails risk. We are most comfortable in a familiar environment, using familiar products, eating at familiar eateries. Therefore the average person does not think in terms of risk vs reward. However after talking with literally thousands of persons all over the U.S. I have found that those who are willing to step slightly out of the usual experience; most often come away with a unique and pleasurable memory of some kind to take back with them into their hum-drum lives. It can be a one time deal or a building of multiple experiences. As we learn to accept and remember the pleasurable and beautiful things or events that might be around us, it is common for people to live a much more enjoyable life and will look forward to many more in the future.

Answer 76

A lot of people are just so used to a certain routine or something being the way that it is that when someone changes it they get uncomfortable. Also, sometimes certain things are a constant in someone's life and if that changes they'll get an uneasy feeling small change or large change.

Answer 77

There are a lot of types of change, there is a type of change we call constant the love of a parent from childhood to adulthood without judgement and conversely the love of a spouse. This type gives us a framework of memories of our lives. There is the change from childhood to stages of our lives we love that thrilling change that makes everyday as something new and different. There is that change that makes death of what we knew and loves. We all fear change maybe the word and the impulses it implies in some generic sense, but we all embrace change too every day and sometimes don't even know it. There are those changes though that assault us too that remind us our world is changing and without our opinion and it is fearful too as well. Change is not a metaphor but simply time.

Answer 78

I have 3 university degrees on this subject, so listen up. The human mind consists of 3 nerve receptacles. These are afraid of change because a change in the chemistry of the brain can change how we view the world, and in many ways this is dangerous to the human mind. This is because back in the survival days, changes could mean that we could be killed easily. If we saw a lion as a friend, he could easily eat us.



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Answer 79

Obama's campaign slogan was, "Hope and Change" to which I fruitlessly attempted to explain to everyone: There's two kinds of change: For the better, and for the worse. Obama has destroyed the economy, destroyed the military, destroyed historical alliances with critical international partners, accrued staggering debt to accomplish only negative ends... And it was all predictable. He was a community organizer with no executive experience and a long track record of failure, so a prudent person could extrapolate into the future and predict, "He will change things for the worse," relative to me, an employed person in the 40% federal tax bracket who likes capitalism, recognizes big government makes things worse and democrats destroy everything they touch. The foodstamp recipient dances with glee at Obama's election.



Nobody opposes change for the better. Most people know the situation now, and a wise person can analyze proposed ideas and methods and determine if they will make things better or worse, relative to them.



Let's make a change: You start mailing me your salary. I'm not afraid of that. Are you?

Answer 80

Be cool 😎 - like to be happy and healthy change can sometimes cause trouble in various ways but it can also be good / people don't always get it right so they would like to keep trying though unfortunately things don't always go as planned they just happen - also some things could come down to routine so of course there could be a fear factor in sensing a change

Answer 81

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Why are we so afraid of change?

Once we’ve found something we like, we keep going back - the same restaurants, vacation spots, shops, etc. Big changes like moving house or changing jobs can send the best of us to the verge of a nervous breakdown.

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Answer 82

I'm not afraid of changes,In truth I have got changed many times

Answer 83

Don't judge everyone because this is wrong...WE ARE NOT ALL afraid of change. Ok so moving to a totally NEW country or place is scary as u have to GET USED TO PLACE, START AGAIN by making friends and finding job also might be a totally different language.



You dont know what is gonna happen so and have to find new places not really scary but just have to get used to change.



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Answer 84

I guess because the kind of change that most of us go through over the course of our lives isn't usually in our benefit. Bad households aside, most of us start off as infants who are cherished and raised believing that we are exceptional simply because we are. Life has a magical allure and the biggest problems that have to be dealt with might be something as small as getting a white iPad for Christmas when you wanted a black one. As time goes on, we're given more responsibilities and put under significantly more pressure to adhere to social norms, as well as come to terms with that fact that certain ideas, morals, beliefs, expectations, and so on that were spoon-fed to us as children might be partially (or completely) wrong, sugar-coated, or inapplicable to the current times. The colorful wonderment we had during childhood is replaced with a grey monotony, and we go from being loved and coddled with a lot of friends and family to lean on to having to compete with each other in the real world for good jobs so that we can keep a roof over our heads and food on the table. All that being said, change doesn't usually occur in a way we want it to, so I'd imagine that's why a lot of people have an animosity for it.



When I was younger, I had terrible coping skills because the pace of change for me made everything seem listless and not worth investing my time in. I think it gets a little easier to deal with when your older because you get smarter. It's easier to envision how change will affect you and the world around you, and how to plan ahead and develop strategies that can minimize the discomfort it will cause you. Along with that, so far my best strategies involve a strong support group, focusing more on what good can come from change and less on what you'll lose, and to cherish the little things (like chocolate).

Answer 85

When you get used to something you know it wont cause any harm upon you, whereas a new place,job,house ect You are unaware what will happen. Thats why you go back to the same place where you feel comfortable.



Your mind and body is scared you are not going to like it or it will hurt you in some way.



change can be good or bad thats why we are afraid of it

Answer 86

The thought of making a life change can be so intimidating that even though you want to be the master of your own destiny you'll end up doing nothing or settling for less than you deserve simply because you're so afraid of that change.

Answer 87

It's because everyone is always running around, in search of something consistent in their lives. Something constant and reliable and never-changing. And yet, most of us are afraid of that too. Too afraid to stick to it for the rest of our lives but too afraid to not have it there. Some people would much rather have something constant that they can turn to when they want and leave behind when they want, turning their backs on what isn't tangible as if that's the only way to fulfill oneself.

Answer 88

Well change isn't easy for people it's scary, the thought of doing something new or experincing it gives that "what if" moment. Like going to a new school and starting life over. It's scary because you don't know what's around the next corner. But if you don't take the change and embrace it, well you'll never know the outcome of change. Whether it's Good or Bad. You just have to take a chance. (:

Answer 89

It's a genetic trait that not all of us share. You'll notice it in your newborns, if you have a few. Some are easy going about change and some thrive on it, while others are completely disturbed by it. To them, any change in schedule, new foods or new people freak them right out. It's okay, either way. I respect the child, and let them respond as they do, while I patiently introduce them to the art of living well. I think it keeps a necessary balance in the world, having both kinds of people.

Answer 90

I think that it is because once we are used to our normal routine, cliche life or normal environment it is difficult to start eveything from the beggining. Think of a baby borning, when he come to the world he screams and shouts while crying. Since then we are all afraid of change. As unborn babies we are used to our mom's body. We are ok there but all of a sudden we have to leave it and we cry. Maybe it starts there all our fear. Anyway i think that the best way to deal with it is to not make immediate changes but step by step. This way we can handle the sotuation since the stress level wil lbe lower.

Answer 91

I am not afraid of change per se, but I am leery about change for the sake of change, especially when the consequences of that change are unknown. Many changes are catastrophes! Especially when it is the Liberals in government or the school system make changes.



This question implies that all changes make things better which is hardly true! Many changes make things much worse and often they can not be changed back to the way they were when things were better.

Answer 92

Why are we so afraid of change? Who is "we"? I like change. I'm an inventor. The "same ol', same ol" is boring as heck. I have a saying, and it goes, "complacency sucks" So I don't know who "we" is, but you should just speak for yourself. If you want a psychoanalytical point of view, I would say anyone who is afraid of change is uneducated, and fearful of failure in the hands of other people who create the change, because they lack control over their destiny, and rely on others for too much in their lives. That's what happens to people who are mainstream, and don't make waves. They become afraid.

Answer 93

I think social conditioning is most definitely a part of this.

Often new ventures, that may seem a little risky or often just outside of accepted life paths, are met with apprehension and negativity first.

'What about safety', 'what will you have to fall back on', 'what if'. If we have these safety first, risk avoiding sentiments piped into us from a young age, it is no wonder why change is frightening. This whole idea of being secure is key in our education, more so, possibly, than happiness.

Answer 94

I think it's a little of thinking we are losing what we have come to know and are comfortable with. The things we know and have learned are disappearing and we are afraid of losing what is familiar. Having to learn and accept the new versus the old can be very hard for people who have become comfortable with the way things were.



Losing friends and communities while being forced in our opinion to learn/accept strangers and things that we don't understand can be harsh.



Change is inevitable and we have to adapt or be left behind which can be frightening in and of itself.

Answer 95

Woah everyone wrote huge paragraphs lol but I think it's because we are afraid that something might change for the worse, and we could be unable to go back. We are too afraid to take risks.

Answer 96

For girls it gets scary. They have lots of things to worry about. I m not going to say them but one thing is they need to buy new stuff and need to control body. Boys on the other hand its just a little but of growing and some voice cracks once in awhile then you re all set! Girls have it harder then boys just by telling the looks to. Girl s chest would hurt to by change. Mostly lots of stuff in a girl change.



I m a boy and I m not afraid of change. If I was a girl, that s a different story.

Answer 97

Doubt Yourself

When you're contemplating making a life change you'll usually begin to doubt whether you are up for the challenge. Things can also seem a lot bigger and harder than they really are. The task seems overwhelming when we look at it in the big picture. We’ll ask ourselves, “who do we think we are thinking we can do that?” “I can’t do that. That’s too much.”



Fear of the Unknown

We’ve all heard of the old proverb, “The Devil you know is better than the one you don’t”. This great fear of the unknown causes people not to take chances and to stay in situations where they’re not very happy. As soon as people think about change they start playing the “what if?” game.

• What if I make a mistake?

• What if it’s worse than what I have now?

• What if I fail?

Answer 98

Humans are the greatest pioneers,we are naturally the most curious creatures on the planet!

Fear of change goes against so much of what makes us Human!

When I think of the fears of mankind, especially change, it reveals so much.

It's true we could look at the symptoms as to what people say as to why they fear change.

Ex: age, self esteem, not knowing etc.. But these are merely extensions of the deeper reason.

Mankind looks to other humans as a source of encouragement & discouragement.

Mankind looks to occurrences good, bad and indifferent for added concrete to support there previous inclinations.

Are these ways not right or bad?

No, not entirely, they are ways & have merit to some length.

However, to overcome fears of any kind, have the innate ability to succeed at any trial one must return his former roots because it is there that we had not the accumulated fears and baggage.

Answer 99

Its actually pretty simple. We're afraid of it because we think that the change will affect our lives or someone else's life negatively. In a way, were not really afraid of it, were just paranoid about it.

Answer 100

Fear of the unknown.

We often stay in what we know even if it is bad because we fear the voyage to the new environment.



The Bible state that the Israelites complaint to Moses when they were out in the dessert saying that they were better off as slaves in Egypt than to die in the dessert. That quest to the promise land was not turning out like promised.





So the question is do you want to venture into this journey and see if maybe it will turn out better? Well it did in the story of the Israel but this story does not fit every situation.



For the Israel, living in bondage was not at all comfortable so the risk of even suffering worst in hope of a better tomorrow was worth it.

But more often then not, there is no better tomorrow. And most of the time we have no choice but to suffer the consequences in hope of a better tomorrow.



Many of times, change causes our current situation worst and there is no hope for a better tomorrow.



So unless the current situations get better, and there is hope for a better tomorrow, we will fear change because our conditions have been made worst.

Answer 101

We are so afraid of change because we rely on learning and knowing things to get by,

All the words in this sentence were agreed upon by convention

years ago.

If the air weren't the same as it was thousands of years ago,

chances are neither we nor our words could be heard here.



Science depends on the universe being the same every day.

Answer 102

The reason we fear change i think is because if what you've been doing all your life has worked well for you why change the change could make things and you obviously don't need it since you've been fine without it that's why people say its harder to changer older people/set in their ways after all they've lived much longer than you and they're used to things being a certain way they know change could be good but its not necessary as they have not needed it till know and there is a risk it could make things worse.

Answer 103

Because we aren't open to change in certain areas in our life because we are not sure what will happen and ultimately we are afraid because we think that something will go wrong but if you try the change you might find that it wasn't as bad or as scary as it seemed like in the first place.

Answer 104

I am not. Change is the nature of life. Things flow much better when you can adjust to changes. I have had over 220 jobs and moved many times and to many states and countries. I am also currently with my third husband. The only change I hate is moving within the city because it is a lot of work. Moving when you just take a suitcase is easy.

Answer 105

You have to understand what other benefits, places, things you can do to get out of the life you're living in. But I firmly believe the biggest reason why we're so scared of change is the fact of how our minds work. We are always self defensive of ourselves, so when we go to places we haven't been we do it slowly so we can process how safe this new direction is that we're headed to. It's all about the details as well.. you don't wanna step into a new zone when you have no clue what you're entering whether it's embarrassing, safe, fun, boring, waste of time, etc etc.

Answer 106

It's all about comfort level! It's scary to change which makes many of feel we're walking blindfolded out on the plank of a ship. As a species, we're more comfortable with what is tried, proven and true. We prefer the same shops and restaurants because we don't like to risk money buying something we may not like. Productivity makes us feel good about ourselves. In order for us do that, we feel we need structure and strategic planning. Which means we don't like changes in the work place. We go kooky crackers bonk crazy if someone rearranges our work area. Our routine is thrown into chaos. It forces us to adapt and seek a new method of work accomplishment. The familiar is gone and so is our sense of security. Reminiscent of our childhood security in our parent's protection. Simply put, risk is scary and unknown. We want to know what the outcome will be.



Studies have proven we prefer order over chaos, logic over random. Case in point : we look at clouds and see figures and human faces. We feel comforted. We look at pictures of dots and the psychologist's ink blots and see connections in the form of faces and shapes. It's what makes us feel safe. The news media is partly to blame because of the way they prey on fears. Many news stories cover the evil we do to one another. The crime beat. The terrorist watch.

Answer 107

Because sometimes, we are afraid that people will not accept us. Sometimes, we might be nervous of how people will react. Personally, I hate it when people say "Wow, you have changed!" because number one, I am simply showing something that I didn't show to you or you might not have noticed, and number two, who are they to judge me. Only God can judge me. And speaking of which, sometimes we are just showing are inner self and increasing the capabilities of what we can do. The reaction of people might be insulting to the person who is changing, but that's society. Speaking of which, society also contributes to why people don't change because society dictates what you do and if you happen to resent the orders, society will treat you like an outcast. I hope this helps the person who asked this, the person who read this, and most importantly, you.

Answer 108

Who said I was?? You see there was a time in my life when I did not exactly like the person that I was. I did a self examination and I did not pass my own test.... it was up to me to make a difference with me and in me and I set out to do just that. I would not change my life, my life is just fine. The changes I made were necessary for me to be successful in life, it was educational, personal, attitudinal and spiritual changes that I needed to make.



I have to tell you that with the spiritual change came a kind of boldness, all fear was gone. Even right now, I don't fear dying, why?? Because physical death is only that, spiritual death is the worst.



I look for beauty, I can walk outside and see the beauty of nature and in the smiles of the old and young. I am left side effected, but I walk and though I may look like a staggering drunk when I do it, at least I can.



When my son died at 18 yrs old. I grieved so terribly, it was overwhelming, but coming through that change taught me many, many things, and now I can be a comfort to others going through the loss of a child, there has been so many changes in my life, going to combat twice, losing a child, losing a sibling, losing my mother and father, car accidents, 2 divorces, a 3rd marriage that came complete with 2 more children, career changes, then owning my own business and being able to retire at 42 yrs. old. I am 53 now, and since I retired, I thought I would be on the Riviera with my spouse living the life, well, it became time to raise grandchildren due to an absentee parent whom is my child. So here is another opportunity to do a good work and that kid is now 12 and totally awesome, honor roll and division champ in tae kwondo. Life is so amazing.



Seeing and feeling my body decline as I age and from exposure to chemicals in combat, but you know each day I awake, someone is in peril and their situation is far worse than mine, so I pray,



The biggest thing I have learned about change is to accept it. I always have the option of changing what I don't like about change. It is never what we are going through, or what we are facing when we face change, but it is the attitude we have when we face it.



Ghandi said "Be the changes you want to see in the world" I say, "Make the changes in your world to make the world better."



There is nothing to fear, truly but fear itself.

Answer 109

I think we are afraid of change because the unknown can be scary and change is the unknown. Additionally, I think we get so use to our own routine that the discomfort of changing can be hard and nerve wrecking. I think if their is never change we won't ever grow and we will regret later not making a change.

Answer 110

why are you so afraid of what worked? I m seeing a hell of allot more errors and costs with the mistakes from change while we got most of the bugs out with being conservative . Actually, I don t have much problem with change as long as it s been tested for accuracy and success. Drugs introduced to America is a prime of example of change that has gone wrong.

Answer 111

Possibly because they had a great time in the past and afraid of what the present of there change will be like

Answer 112

My goodness don't you know that we are all from families of a great difference. We are influenced by

the way we grew up. We are all a bit of this and a bit of that, then as we grow and live life things happen

to change us, some for the good and some for the bad. It is common sense that we don't want to get

out of the rut we are settled in.

Answer 113

people being afraid of change is a huge myth. the reason why some don't want change is because they believe they don't need it. that has nothing to do with being afraid. why change something that is already good

Answer 114

Scared Of Change

Answer 115

There is never just one way of coping with change because it happens to everyone all the time, it's 1 of the three C's (Choices, Chances and CHANGES) it's a daily choice, we make changes throughout the day, we may change our mind of what we're having for breakfast or what we wear or how our hair will look or how we come about our day, our daily lives are about changes. But I believe there is not certain way of overcoming change but there are various options. One of my ways of coping is that I can't as my zodiac sign cannot cope with change, but one of my options are to keep up to date with what's changing, why it's changing and if it's for the better or for the worse, then you'll understand.

With memories we find that we can't detach ourselves from them because they're too precious to let go of because they're part of who we were and who we've become as intelligent human beings.



For any questions to be answered please email me: [e-mail] I hope this helped.

Answer 116

Change involves unknowns. Whether planned or not. Fear of change is really fear of the unknown. It is only natural to be afraid of the unknown just like being afraid of the dark. There is no way of knowing what is in the dark. It could be full of bear hugs, or bears. Our animal cousins know they are food for other animals. We have forgotten this but we have not forgotten the fear that is part of that. And, with no outlet, it eats at us to this day.

Answer 117

I am not afraid of change. In fact I would welcome it if you would change back to at least some of features of the old yahoo answers such as reminding askers to choose a best answer. Why would a person thank me so profusely for translating for her, but not give me or anyone else best answers? Only because she does not know about it. SO, you remind them. Is that so hard to do? It must be the junk food.

Answer 118

I think it ties in to the fear of the unknown. When a change occurs such as moving away to college it's impossible to know exactly what's going to happen. You don't know your dorm roommates, your teachers, or anyone in the town. There's no way of telling if a new experience will be a good or a bad one until you actually experience it. And I think that fear of a potentially bad experience is why some fear change.

Answer 119

Its a fear inside your head of things after they change not being the same or close to the same. Your afraid of not being able to find that happy place or peaceful place after a change. Once you get everything in order and then something comes along, big or small, it can change the smallest things that can change to change bigger things. We just want it to be the way it always has been since the point of organization.

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Answer 120

Whenever you notice change it's usually, because it's having a negative affect on you or is otherwise in your way. The best changes are the ones made in the background which by fixing only things that are actually broken allows you to go on continuing to believe that you operate within an decent and "unchanging" system.

Answer 121

Hello Yahoo! I really believe that it’s all to do with habits to be frank! People do not want to change because they feel uncomfortable about the thought of having to mess with their comfortable routines and restart. However, it’s indeed really important to consider changes when there is an important need to! People simply need to realise through situation assessment that it’s now time for a change and that this will eventually lead to better days.

Answer 122

Because we have no idea what it will be like and we don't have a clue how to get ready. We have to work our way around it. For instance, someone might relieve anxiety before school by walking around the building, but that may be banned for some reason so they'd have to either stay anxious or find something else to relieve it, which can be hard!

Answer 123

We are creatures of habit. I don't think its the thought of failure, its about constantly being beat down & not given a chance to prove or redeem yourself no matter how many times you might fall. People are afraid to take someone under their wing so-to-speak & see someone succeed w/guidance. Is the grass greener on the other side or are you a middle USA frontier person who found your utopia? That smell coming from the West? That's the Pacific Ocean. Where do you live?

Answer 124

I would say it has something to do also with the overall state or being of an individual. Such as how confident, secured and how much support they get also from the people around them. It's just that I based my answer on the principles that I followed as my husband and I raised our kids. We're both nurses but I insisted on being full time with my family. Focused on caring for my husband and kids and sometimes if needed be also the bad guy just to make sure they get the follow through needed up until they get to the point they realize it's all for their own good and growth and develop the mentality whether I'm around or not, they stick to the guidance I've been teaching them not because they're afraid of me but because they know what's right and wrong. Self confidence and secured and they can just be anywhere and do anything they wish to do as long as they put their heart, dedication and hard work into.



With these, at the age of 9 my daughter, along with her 10 year old brother completed 8th grade. Now 12 and 13 years old, they're both well adjusted in high school, did not once had any emotional or social issues now being 11th Grade. Even the principal at their school was surprised how they can be their age when around kids their age but also not have any problems or issues being around mature teens who are mostly 16 and 17 classmates.



Not meaning to brag, but I have shared this to everyone because these kids growing up, have overcome the challenges on going outside their comfort zones and brave enough to see up to where their hard work takes them. Once my daughter told me in my surprise, "Mom, you think what we do is easy? It's not! We didn't get where we are because we're geniuses, we worked hard on what we have now. Not just in school but also understanding people's way of thinking and behavior in all ages cause kids, teens and adults react differently but means something else also." I was embarrassed for a minute, she never corrected me whenever I tell them.. "Don't even try think you understand or know what my reasons are for telling you guys to do this and not do that. Just cause you're smart in school, you know everything. You guys are still kids!" But with this, she's more mature than many of the adults that I know who can be insensitive to others sometimes.



i don't think it's too late for people like myself to get out of my comfort zone. I too needs a lot of work and learning from my kids. But it isn't going to be easy...

Answer 125

There is no phobia concerning change, but a resistance or easier to say a period of biases. A newer network of neurology must be created for a change to happen. Apprehension with anxiety is a common feature in a change of environmental issues as this is a afterthought. The "Ole Fogey" A.A., B.A., Psy., Soc.,

Answer 126

Not afraid of change as it were , however of forced change. Change I don't agree with , or change that is forced upon me by some government or other official body that has the power of consequences if I don't change according to their requirements.

Answer 127

There are different types of changes. For one of them, I think it's because we're afraid that something so good won't happen again. For another one, it's cause we're so used to the same things we don't really feel the need (or just don't feel like changing) for the change. This could be different with many people though.

Answer 128

Fear of the unknown. Because we can't see into the future and because we don't really know the outcomes of events, we fear that they won't be better for us. We fear that they will impinge on and restrict our happiness even more than it is now.



Comfort zones can be like rusty nails: sore enough to give rise to a need to move on, but not sore enough for us to actually move away from. Even if our current circumstances are stale or unsatisfying, we tend to stay in them because we don't think that anything better will come in for us; or that we will be any better off if it does.



the answer to this is to trust in the flow of life. Trust that whenever change happens, it is always for our greater good and happiness.

Answer 129

People are afraid of change because it takes patience and time to change. It's not an easy concept. Example, a trouble kid who decides to shape up needs to fix many of his bad habits and adjust himself to be more helpful. Another example would be going to another country. One would have to adjust to people, climate change, and language learning depending on what country that they are moving to and what the speak. So I wouldn't say that people are afraid of change instead, they are challenged by it and it causes them to be stressed out.

Answer 130

It's not we're afraid of change it's because we're uncomfortable with it, it's because we get used to doing things in certain way which may be easier all the way around . Change that and you change most things, comfortable or uncomfortable.

Answer 131

Life itself is always change by default... nothing ever being the same for very long.



It seems to be the exception to the rule rather than the rule... for us to find a rhythm we actually like.



Who wants that to disappear once it is found?



It reminds me of my company constantly changing things.



Once they actually come up with a good idea?



Bam! It's gone suddenly.



Spending our entire lives in a learning curve isn't fun, so objecting change isn't closed-minded.



It's human.

Answer 132

Change can be a good thing, but it's often not.

A good example was the Cuban missile crisis. The Russian and Cuban governments decided that placing nuclear capable weapons within striking distance of the US to be a good idea and that one decision could have plunged the world into a nuclear winter, from which there would be no recovery. Luckily the Russians backed down, but it could have been world changing.



People sometimes have good reason to fear change.

Answer 133

Just like coal mining, steel works, and other industries that have either disappeared or are more automated like car manufacture - they haven't always existed. That car plant that may have employed thousands of people in the 1950s, may now only employ a couple of hundred people. But turn the clock back even further, and that car plant may be on the site of an old farm, or an ancient forest.

Answer 134

Because changes aren't always good, voluntary, necessary nor right.

That's not to say they don't appear to be, at first, they do. But appearances can be

deceiving, in every sense. Some times, changes are forced. The only good changes are the ones that

are natural and really necessary.

Answer 135

I guess because humans get afraid of what they cant control , and you are in control of your present , and thats why you dont like change , cause you dont know if you will be able to control it , because you cant see the future , the future of a relationship for starters , you dont know how it will go , so you choose to stick to reality and safety , a kind of a solid ground , instead of jumping head first into something that can turn out to be out of your control , because humans have instincts , that sense weakness , fear and they instinctively protect themselves against anything that they THINK can cause them harm , and thats how humans deal with change , as if its a disease that they believe they ahould face and try to have immunity against .

Answer 136

It's because people like sticking with what they know, and are familiar to. Also, some things are/were so good, that they become a tradition or something like this.



I would be more comfortable eating at my favorite restaurant for $30 a night, much more then a new 5 star restaurant that gave me a meal for free. Read everything I wrote or I'll bite you on the cheek.

Answer 137

Scared Of Change

Answer 138

I used to teach change management. Research tells us most people perceive change as 'loss'. For people to accept change, they must have evidence that the proposed change benefits them. Everyone has their 'comfort zone'. Any deviation from that causes them discomfort. It demands that they think through their days rather than operating on 'automatic'. It takes about 3 weeks for the change to become comfortable. This means 3 weeks of discomfort. The period of adjustment is awkward and difficult for most people. The best book on change I have read is "Who Moved My Cheese". Give it a read.

Answer 139

People are afraid of change because they don't know what it can bring. Change is something that is unknown from within.

Answer 140

In general especially for myself, I am really scared of changes such as transitioning to a new school, friends and trying new things. During and at the end of college life, another transition in job searching, marriage life, relationships and starting a family. For the past 12+ years, we were used to waking up at 6:30 am and leave the house around 7:00 pm. School starts at 8:00 am and school is out at 3:00 pm.



Before college life, we used to hang out together at each other's house especially on weekends, spend the day at the library, fast food restaurant, and at school. After graduating from high school, all of our friends went to college or have gone their separate ways. After high school, it's very difficult to communicate with your friends.



For me, I am not used to changes and I had no idea what college life was like balancing my time between registering for classes, studying for exams, type research papers and personal life.

Answer 141

We're often afraid of any unknown. Change involves risk, and risk sometimes means we lose, or at least get something other than what we'd hoped for.

Answer 142

Because your Muladhara is closed. We shouldn't fear natural things. Instead they should be our eustressors. The way to get rid of it is to find yourself as a person. - Meditation, Yoga, and many more. Any changes that will happen you will be able to willingly take in because you will have a better understanding... everything you do, you know you're in the right direction in life and what you doing is right. Hope that makes sense

Answer 143

Change freaks us out—probably even more than public speaking, but it's the sort of amorphous issue that we don't think about because it manifests itself subtly in so many ways. Whether a relationship starts or ends, you're moving, you've got a new job, or you've lost someone you love, change—whether it's good or bad—causes stress. Here's how it works and how to handle it without losing your mind.

Answer 144

Because we find comfort in routine- this makes going somewhere new a 'special' occasion- even if it's somewhere less than extraordinary. Change terrifies some people because it means going out of your own comfort zone and facing new challenges which you otherwise wouldn't have to face, and people tend to steer away from things that will require extra work/ effort in favour of things that they know will be good because they already know what to expect.

Answer 145

I think it's programmed into us as a means of survival. You stick with what is familiar and has proven to work. It's new stuff that kills you. The cave person who first went and tried eating poison berries died. So our brains connected "change" with death. And change can still mean death. Luckily, there are enough people around who are willing to try some changing so we don't just stagnate.

Answer 146

Misstatement or question. Many of us relish change. Americans are always on the move: a new house, a different job, a sea coast. Often a new spouse. And now: same sex marriage. Don't neglect family size. I am switching light bulbs from incandescent to LED. Change?

Answer 147

This is a stupid question. We aren't afraid of change. We become accustomed to a particular set of customs or traditions because these are things we have chosen to like. We are individuals. That threatens people like you, Yahoo!.

Answer 148

Humans are creatures of habit, bottom line. When you're younger, your parents probably made you do something like brush your teeth before bed or make your bed in the morning or wash dishes on Thursday. At first, we'll resist doing something new, but after a few weeks or a month, we'll find ourselves in the bathroom brushing our teeth without anyone saying anything, we'll automatically gather the dishes Thursday evening and make our beds in the morning, and as long as nothing disrupts your normal schedule, as long as everything stays the same, we continue to do these things, almost like a ritual.



Humans aren't afraid of change, it's something they like to avoid because it disrupts all of their customs at once. Small changes usually don't affect us, but when all of a sudden you're running into a wall when you get up for a glass of water in the middle of the night, taking new roads to a new office, or school, filled with new people, our minds get overwhelmed trying to process all of this information AND tell our bodies to take a left instead of a right.



Of course, there are those of us who are "used to change," such as people who travel constantly, they can change easily because they never really got comfortable in their previous location, they didn't develop any habits in a certain location, so when they find themselves in a new place, they feel the same as they did a few days ago, and eventually they get used to it.



There really isn't a GOOD way to cope with it, unless you figure out a way to completely rewire your brain (let me know if you do). You just have to accept change as it comes, because it's part of life.



I say good, because, of course, there are ways to help "deal" with change, but they hurt you in long run. (i.e. drugs, alcohol, tobacco)

Answer 149

Known bondage is sometimes better than unknown freedom.



Bondage to what? you're asking: stay with me while we reason together. Don't you know that whatever you have chosen to put your thoughts, time and efforts into, you WILL end up loving? Are you aware that whatever you love will enslave you? Those things become addictions (and you know every one of us is addicted to comfort).



People are easy to read. They ALWAYS talk about what they love. So, whatever you talk about the most IS your god.



It sounds all noble to 'follow your heart'... your heart usually wants what your eyes want. But your eyes are liars. They are greedy. They envy. And they are never satisfied.



The cravings for what we love will constantly increase while our satisfaction level will constantly decrease. There is no lasting satisfaction in anything.



There is comfort in boundaries. Comfort in rules. We set up invisible walls to keep new things and people out. Sometimes to escape life itself. For others, physical adventure or pleasure is their bondage. You may find comfort in the same places and things, while they find comfort in their adrenaline. Either way, the poison is 'escapism'. Not focusing on yourself for any length of time will keep you from getting depressed. But unfortunately, wherever you go; there you are.



But what if you're missing something incredible? What if you're 'comfort zone' is a self imposed prison? The door is wide open, but you refuse to walk out because you love it there.



Until you change your mind and HATE what you love, you won't be willing to step outside of your box and try something new.



Until you hate yourself, you won't want to change - change your mind and seek the Truth that will set you free. Soon that door will slam shut..... and you will never, ever get out.

Answer 150

We re afraid of change for the same reason we re afraid of falling. If we re still alive, then our present situation has been good enough to keep us that way. Change might shift us into a zone of circumstances that exists on the "life is unsustainable" part of reality. So basically the fear of change is the fear of death.

Answer 151

because change isn't always for the better



this website is a prime example



since 2013 it's made a lot of changes, some good ( like allowing commenting ) but mostly bad

things i can't understand from a corporate view, like removing the ability of people in english speaking sections to limit the questions they see to their country. at least reintroduce it for the sections it matters like politics, current events, law enforcement & police, law & ethics, and so on.

i can't understand it from a corporate point of view, as a lot of non-USA have left this website.

Answer 152

Change is scary. Change is painful. Change is a risk that makes us confront one of our biggest fears-the unknown. We are creatures of habit. We are complacent in our comfort zones. Change would require us starting at the bottom. But usually if you go about it the right way, and with gusto, there's payoff.

And sometimes it is adviseable to sit tight where you're at. Hard to tell. That's when wisdom comes to play.

Answer 153

Its because people get too content, fat, dumb and happy in what they do, and if you suggest they do something else, they put up a fence because they're not sure ty can operate fat, dumb and happy, after the change is made. I managed a sales office for 19 years, and sometimes the most "insignificant" enhancement can really throw a person off of kilter. I welcome change because it has, on a number of occasions, allowed me to advance to a higher, and more successful level. Sometimes, however, I think I am one of a kind.

Answer 154

It's the one thing a human can't control,and if your life is going great right now,your afraid it's not going to be like that in a couple of years,you don't want to look older,you don't want people you care about to die,it could be anything involving time,something you can't control.

Answer 155

That's a big assumption! Not everyone is afraid of change.

Answer 156

People like their comfort zone.

Breaking out of it can be very uncomfortable or even terrifying depending on your mental state.

I envy those who aren't affected by it.



I suppose to cope better with it, you could go out of your comfort zone for really small things. Like instead of writing in pen, write in pencil or crayon, etc. Build yourself from the ground up so you don't feel so overwhelmed when a sudden change does happen.

Answer 157

Change is scary because most of the time we don't know what's going to happen and if it would be good or bad. The scariest changes for me for me having the move to new city or try to get a job or having a loved one die those are scary.

Answer 158

Change can mean pain. We don't want to risk feeling pain when we're already used to a certain lifestyle/ way of doing things. We fear what we don't know, because we are unsure of whether or not it will harm us. When life seems to be in order for ourselves, we do not want to upset the balance, and change can put us at risk of that.

Answer 159

Why would I change something if I like it? now if its something bad, I would try to change it. It's totally false that humans are afraid of change. look at how we have change in the past 100-200 years. we have better technology and changed our lifestyle dramatically.

Answer 160

Change is a part of life and for some people, they become afraid of it because i guess they become comfortable in the state that theyre already which scares them if they have to leave it. Its all about their comfort level and adjustment. If youre comfortable in the state that youre in, the chances are you dont want anything to change, but if you have to make changes and theyre thrown at you, its hard to deal with. For example, moving away from your friends and going to college or moving away somewhere else and chances are you dont want to leave because your comfortable and youve already adjusted yourself to that specific enviroment. little things like that can trigger the fear of change.

Answer 161

when trying something out of your comfort zone, give it 20 seconds at least. After 20 seconds, the mind feels confident enough to sustain and remain the present and make some progress. Practice for 21 days at least, after which the new change becomes a habit. worth a try

Answer 162

Change is natural, but so is fearing change, it is human nature. There is nothing wrong about fearing change, as I said it's human nature. Especially in the workplace, when you get a new boss or the way you work is changed for the "better". Sometimes people change then realize changing was not for the better.

Answer 163

We are creatures of habit and most people don't like to get out of their comfort zone. Also, we all need familiarity with our habitat and local environment as a means of basic survival. But there are those who prefer to move on with their lives or make a change for the best. You could call them as having a nomadic lifetstyle in society. They get restless and bored in one area or place of residence. They constantly moving from one place to another.

However, some people find it difficult to adapt and adjust to another place. They feel comfortable with a stable life. They prefer to be familiar with their safe and secure surroundings, and fear any change in their daily routines.

Answer 164

It's primarily because of our fear of the unknown, coupled with our need to hold on things we think or know are good for us, or are at least beneficial to us and our choices.



Contemporary theologian and author Father Richard Rohr says this: "Because it asks us to let go, and we're not good at letting go," he says. "We're good at holding on." It's hard to hold onto joy, Father Rohr says, but very easy to hold onto resentment, pain, and other negative feelings.



Any time we are confronted by an event that is inconsistent with our core beliefs, we will likely feel some level of stress. And we don't like it. We have been trained to do things that reduce stress, so we try to keep ourselves in the "comfort zone." Hence the aversion to change.



Another aspect of our lives also plays into this. We [usually] deliberate before making choices that pertain to, and also plays into our success, therefore, once we are set in a routine which we think will promote and sustain out well-being, anything that requires us to "change", makes us want to question our core beliefs, our core philosophy, and our ability to make the right choices for ourselves -- and this feels like we are thrust into a situation where we are forced to confront our inner demons, at least sometimes.



Good question!

Answer 165

I'm not afraid of change. But I prefer bills better. Large bills!

Answer 166

Stop trying to Justify the changes to the Home page and News feed... calling 'new' out for being Crap is not the same as fearing change...



Not to mention that invariably 'change' to Yahoo means countless Glitches, Errors and annoyances... Fix it in beta, before unleashing it on the public... oh, and LISTEN to Yodelers and feedback forums don't just pay them lip-service.



You're Not worried about humanity's dislike of change, You're trying to justify YOUR crap changes by dismissing the people calling 'Bovine Scatology' as being wrong to fear change...



In this case it is not change we fear but the stupid decisions of Yahoo management

Answer 167

Change can make or destroy a person's life. In good ways and bad ways. There are consequences that come with change. Laws are slow with changing economy. We are scared of change due to fear of the bad or destruction it could cause.

Answer 168

Human Nature.

Answer 169

BECAUSE - not all change is for the better, not all modifications are improvements - that's why!



And most change is at the expense of those who don't want things to change, and when it predictably does not turn out right, some one else suffers for it.

Answer 170

People are afraid of change because we are afraid of other people.

Answer 171

I am afraid of change too,i have no idea about what find of person i will change,i am afraid of grown up,afraid of leaving...

Answer 172

Some people afraid of change because they scared they are out of their comfort zone

Answer 173

Why? Because I m tired. Tired physically and mentally. I work full time and take care of my elderly mother who is 87 and has advanced Parkinson s Disease. I feel I live a huge part of life outside my comfort zone. I m sure lots of other people are also stretched to their breaking point, so taking on change is just one more challenge.

Answer 174

We are not afraid of change. what we are really afraid of is we can't get better after change.

Answer 175

For some people, like myself, we don't like change because of any mental health issues or personality disorders that we might have.

For others, it's a natural thing. We may not like change due to it being unfamiliar to our brains and our brains process it as "it could be dangerous"

Answer 176

Theres only one of us, some of us, that is.

Where we are or what we're trying to do.

It takes time and attention.

It costs resources somewhat.

We see it as unnecessary when we view change.

Especially change for change's sake.

That makes me ask more questions,

wait and judge by the reactions and purpose.

Answer 177

It's not that some are "afraid" of change , it's just that some of us are comfortable being Conservative , and do not need change to tickle our fancy , or be happy .

Answer 178

People are afraid of change because change is something that's not concrete, not solid, not a fixed thing. And because it's not something we can control, we have to bend with it or break.

Answer 179

We are afraid of change because change makes us different. Some changes make us very different. Good changes make us good person in the world. We have some cruel changes in the world. These types of cruel changes make us cruel person in the world

Answer 180

Because we have evolved to be so.

For tens of thousands of years our ancestors have repeated behaviors that were successful, that is, that didn't get them killed. The ones who didn't get killed reproduced. THAT is why we are afraid of change, it is hardwired into us.



The strategy to better cope with this would be to realize that it is hardwired to be afraid of change, to rationally evaluate risks and benefits of change while being mindful of that "gut feeling" and it's source.

Answer 181

It's not fear, really, just a primary function of the subliminal safety that the familiar provides. When change (particularly the unexpected variety) occurs in one's environment--and this has been a human operating principle since the first primitive hominid's appearance, countless millennia ago--more often than not it indicates the necessity for fright, flight or fright.

Answer 182

Obama preached CHANGE, but he never defined what kind of change. As it turns out he basically wanted to change the Republic of the United States of America into a socialist nation. This is why we fear change, because it could be really bad. People fear aging and death and those are certainly dramatic changes. If something is okay and everybody likes it, why change it? People are comfortable with the way things are. People like tradition and traditional things. They make us feel warm and welcome. But if you change it, then it is something unfamiliar.

Answer 183

We spend our lives trying to achieve a sense of normalcy, and in some cases, even a sense of safety. After a life time of serious effort to achieve this safety or normalcy, any change to our routine is potentially fraught with risks to our safety, and/or our sense of well being. If people were actually the civilized specie of animal we claim to be, change wouldn't be nearly as frightening to us as it currently is. Just imagine being a small homeowner in a Middle Eastern country, running a small business, married, with a couple of kids. All seems well with the world. Then, to your shock and horror, along comes ISIS, crucifying your kids in the streets---all because you belong to the WRONG sect of Islam, your wife is raped---repeatedly---then stoned to death for being raped---and you spend the final hours of your life in excruciating agony---just praying for death---just to escape the savage tortures to your broken body. And, you actually ask WHY people are afraid of change? REALLY?

Answer 184

When you do something known - like roll out of bed, eat, go to school/work etc. or simple things like load a dishwasher we do it on autopilot - it costs the brain very little energy because over time we learn to do things using long-term memory (a kind of autopilot) - but new things - like new pothole in the road or something - suddenly the brain has to switch from luxurious low-energy mode into high-energy, high-computation and problem solving to ensure a positive outcome. New relationships, hobbies, sports etc. also cost more brain-activity and possibly an unfavorable outcome (e.g. you crash the motorbike or fall whilst skating.)



It's basic survival programming.

Answer 185

Its a part of life, a person's life vary within time period and he have to accept changes of life. Yeah... that true sometimes we accept these changes with the time passage and we do feel changes, but sometimes we really don't even feel that we are changing.

Answer 186

Because when we're used to something we like and it becomes our daily routine and a part of our life, it's a bit hard to cope with the changes ans start all over again.

Answer 187

What do you mean afraid of change? I got plenty of change in my pocket, I'm not afraid of it

Answer 188

We are afraid of change because we do not like uncertainty. Fear of the unknown is deeply seeded in our ego. Our mind tells us stories how how something could turn bad; therefore we like to stay in one place and one situation to be safe. Because we know what we are getting. Our mind resists the flow of life. Our ego likes to have control over every situation and too much uncertainty threatens our ego therefor our sense of self which is not our true selves yet still our mind. Humans live too much in their minds and our mind is very weak and scared. In order for the ego to survive, our mind resists the reality and puts us in a box where it feels safe.

Answer 189

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Answer 190

change can sometimes be negative so we like to stick with what we KNOW we like. i'm like that in a lot of areas in my life. i'm afraid that if i go to a new restaurant and try their burger there i'm not going to like it as much as i like a burger from my favorite restaurant. i don't want to waste my money on things i'm unsure about so i will always choose the thing i'm sure about. but i do like to try new things if i'm kinda bored with my current favorites. i like to discover new music, meet new people, go to new places...it really just depends...i guess we are only afraid of change if we're worried we're not going to like it is my answer.

Answer 191

Just saying that humans don't have a certain brain function to store information that is taken lightly but does over time become more and more important like struggling with simple hand dexterity until one learns to put a lid on a cup without having difficulty with knowing if its going to get done right or failing to ace a lid on a cup with no mental struggling, Its like growing mentally in dog years not in maturity years. there is no brain function for it its growing pains.

Answer 192

I think we are afraid of change because we are getting out of our comfort zone. especially if the change is something that we are not familiar with, or we are going all of a sudden. I would suggest that you go slow and take your time to get adjusted. and not all at once.

Answer 193

This question should go to those are controlling wildfires, since my solution stopped all fires its used on including Greece. Just drop dry dirt from air craft the dust from the dry dirt kills all embers & flames whereas water evaporates before it gets to the fires. I've been told those that control putting out fires refuse to change their ways. They dont care & after the fire's burn everything up. These people collect their money & leave. Mike

Answer 194

I embrace change so long as it's positive and practical.

If I had the money to get my own place and support myself, I'd be able to leave my husband.

That's change I look forward to every day.

Answer 195

Youtube has answered this for you already because it s really simple and obvious. Learning to eat baby food parents randomly give their children lemons and laugh at the reaction. This takes away trust, without trust you are not capable of being fully comfortable with change. Children are not born capable of language so we change that about them by teaching them to speak, walk then run and color and be curious. We do this for years. They learn change is good. Then parents shatter that image of change being good by telling them to be quiet, stop asking questions, sit down, stay still, stop running.

Answer 196

I really love this question and hope to read all the answers, reason for answering in the first place. Change is frightening nevertheless. I can write as much as these people but I want to read everyone's answers first, interesting yes.

Answer 197

Love crystallizes into many things. Very few have the experience to make it an easy thing when it changes. Perhaps a few masters can keep a straight face when that happens. Although they too have to hurt just as bad when it happens.

Answer 198

The principles of the familiar are the opiate of the mind. Encouraging a critical-mass of people that your 'change' could be more beneficial then what the status-quo currently holds sets a premiss that may improve our current coping-strategies. And once this critical-mass has been surpassed, we pass it on to the next-generation that sets atop our shoulders, to compound this change for the better of self, peers, society.

Answer 199

Cause we don't know what is waiting for us after change. That's why we are so afraid of change.

Answer 200

Not all are. We live in our 18th home in 45 years of marriage, across 6 countries.....plus short time in 2 others. One change we will NOT make is our love for each other

Answer 201

People can't deal with the fact that a bunch of lying cheating stealing murdering two faced crooks have been treating us like gullible single bowl-water never changed goldfish

Answer 202

cause change is not exist ,we are who we are and nothing more ,the only changes we can make is losing weight ,make up or plastic surgery .Other wise inside we are what we are and no power in this world can make that change .The change can be made in the next generation but not magnificent changes ,which will take many generation to change take place .We are same expression of the child hood ,even in adult hood and oldest point of our life we are what we made in child hood ,with all those fears and happiness and dreams .

Answer 203

change is a part of life. yesterday is gone. future I have no clue. I live in the here and now. and I accept it,

if I had a brilliant idea, I would say so, I accept what Is happening.. fear is a concept I personally do

not recognize. I take it day by day and have faith, that is my story, truth in all it's glory. accept change

and it may surprise you. have a great day,

Answer 204

I am turning 24 in a month and for me it is a change, a very real and terrifying one. It, to me signals real adulthood, yet I am in no position to be one at the moment given I have no degree and no skills. It is relative to the person but for me it means giving up the protection of youth for the real and judgmental aspects of being an adult, which my most standard I am not good enough.

Answer 205

Humans, along with mammals of the Canis lupus familiaris genus and most primates, are creatures of habituality.



Change to these species can sometimes be traumatic.



Humans, above all species, are most presumably to acclimate to vast alterations in most instances.



This is a result of humans being the most intelligent and equipped with advanced technology.

Answer 206

Comfortable with the way things are. That is why a lot of us, keeps old things, repair them, make them work. When you have had something for so long you know how to use it...buy something new, nobody around to help you figure how to use it, no such think as customer service anymore, change is the same thing.

Answer 207

I think it's becuase most of us are creatures of habit and like what we're used to. I'm autistic and people with autism are infamous for not liking chnage. I don't mind small changes like moving objects in a room or doing something different but big chnages like moving school or house take you out of your comfort zone and people don't like that. It's also that you don't know whats coming next. You worry about whats going to happen. And people like what they're used to. I also like the same brands/versions of something and also don't like it when they change stuff, esspecially when new software gets released and I often don't like the change.



For example, for years I loved Windows XP and I refused to upgrade. Then when my school changed from Office 2003 and Windows XP to Windows 7 and Office 2010, I didn't like it. I much preferred the look of XP with the blue interface and the familiraity of Office 2003 with it's pull down menus. But I got used to it and now I like Windows 7 with it's areo interface and I am now familiar with Office 2010 with it's ribbon and tabs. Of course now we have Office 2013 and Windows 10, but I don't like the look of either of those, and I am not familiar with them, so I will probably stay with Windows 7 and Office 2010 for a few years now.

Answer 208

Way too many people are too stupid to realize when they are doing something wrong and fail to consider what the unintended consequences might be. It's not a matter of fearing change, it's a matter of not wanting to suffer the consequences of stupid people making unnecessary, ignorant change(s).

Answer 209

I'm Liberal and therefore unafraid of Conservatives

changing their opinions about Mr. Donald Trump.

They and him are like water on the back of this duck.

YA has another think coming about who's frightened.

Answer 210

Im somewhat weary of change. When I have a routine and get used to doing something a certain way, I dont like to change it. I think most people are like that

Answer 211

you r actually asking two questions...why r we afraid of change and why do we go to the same restaurant orshops?

to answer with the first question...ppl are afraid of change becoz ppl like comfort. when a person has settled down and found the perfect job...the perfect house...they dont want to change it. they dont want to get out of their comfort zone.changing means uncertininty and fear of the unknown. so ppl want to stay safe and secure to their zone.

the second answer is about taste. when you find a good restaurant which has yummy and hygenic food ,you dont want to change. the atmosphere of the restaurant and the manners of the shopkeeper makes you want to come back again and again.

but there are times when ppl have to change,,then they get paniced becoz they r afraid of the uncertinity. we are always afraid of the unknown and fear the worst...thats why they want to stay with what is safe and known to them.

Answer 212

I'm not afraid of change, I just prefer what's familiar.

Answer 213

Because all animals have instincts to learn from their choices. For example, you eat the green leaves, you get nourishment, you eat the red berries, you get sick. We find great comfort in repeating the actions when we know the results. While this can lead to not finding better things to eat, it also keeps us from getting sick by eating the wrong things.



Therefore, although things might improve from change, it also has the potential to kill us. We are programmed to prefer consistency and repetition. It's critical to basic survival.



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Answer 214

That is why I like being a loner... I can be myself. I am not afraid to change. I am who I am. I don't want to be a faker.

Answer 215

Most of the times the changes make us afraid because we accept everything how ever it was bad and even when it modified to the better one it become hard to recognize it

Answer 216

It depends on the person. Some people like frequent changes, whereas others like stability. Change pushes us out of our comfort zone, which often challenges us in ways we don't expect.

Answer 217

That's an excellent question. Even I struggle with this, change. I just can't bring myself to do new things sometimes...maybe it's laziness or narrow-mindedness?

Answer 218

I am not afraid of change.. unless its to do with my health or that of my family. We all have to face changes in life, it makes us who we are and determine where we are going in life. never be afraid

Answer 219

We all have our comfort zones, and reaching further out beyond our comfort is a bit unsettling and un-nerving, seeing as since we've never experienced the change that is occurring, we are afraid of the results. Humans are creatures of habit, and creatures of comfort. Experiencing change is scary because it makes us feel unsure of ourselves and what is to come. :)

Answer 220

Because if things changed then we wouldn't know how to do the things we've done. We'd have to learn how to do the things we've done because what we've done doesn't work any more because it's different then. What we did before will have to be done a different way and that'eoll just ruin your day.

Answer 221

Because we get used to what we are doing everyday ,we don't what to change it and take a long time and put a lot of effort to learn something new

Answer 222

People are afraid of change because it will make them feel different - possibly empty without the thing or person, or overwhelming, etc.

Answer 223

Because there's always a fear that the change might make things negative or wrong, and that things won't work out well and as ideally expected.

Answer 224

if we are moving to a new house generally we afraid because we don t know about neighbors. All of them seems like gentleman but some of them are different mind set. They may threatened us in nights for something they want. Some of them tries to show their domination.

Answer 225

changes is risk. If you eat at a restaurant that you didnt know there is a chance you'll be sorry. If you want to invite friends or family to eat, never eat at a restaurant you've never eaten before or you have a chance of embarrassing yourself.

Answer 226

most definitely all those om Y!A are not afraid of

changes.those buddies would not have been here otherwise.



they say road to hell is paved with good intentions.

and so i am chary /wary of PIA like Yahoo Answers Team,

who specialise giving a solution to an non existent problem,

resulting in a chimera.

Answer 227

Our mind gets so used to what we know and use and interact with on a regular basis. When you replace that with something you don't know, you don't know what to do without your normal interactions. Humans in general hate the unknown, and a change is an unknown.

Answer 228

BECAUSE U ARE AFRAID OF THE OUTCOME IF ITS GOOD OR BAD U DONT WANT TO MESS UP THINK OF IT AS A DREAM BECAUSE IN A DREAM U DONT REALLY GET HURT I THINK OF THINGS AS A STORY LIKE I WAS DOING PARKTOUR AT A PARK I WAS ABOUT TO JUMP AND I COULD HAVE GOT HURT BUT ITS A DREAM SO I TOOK THE JUMP IF U DONT CHANGE U WILL HATE IT WHEN U GET OLDER U WILL BE LIKE THE PEOPLE IN THE GIVER ONLY NO ONE WILL SAVE U :)



AS A TEEN GIRL I TAKE RISK BECAUSE I DONT WANT TO BE 'NORMAL' EVEN THO THERE IS NO SUCH THING BUT I LIKE DOING THINGS IF PEOPLE GO THE SHORT I GO LONG IF THEY GO SLOW I FAST IM DIFFERENT

Answer 229

It's all about uncertainty.



"Most people would prefer the certainty of misery than the misery of uncertainty."



Doses of familiarity such as restaurants provide a counterbalancing comfort to life's overwhelming demand for decisions, including the paralysis of indecision. We live our lives through many structures - social, economic, political - and when any planning decisions need to be made in order to maintain these structures, the virus of anxiety threatens to creep in. Therefore comforts in familiarity, such as foods, films, can keep us grounded when anxiety threatens to float us away.

Answer 230

Exactly! Why do I miss the green version of Yahoo! Answers? Why can I not seem to get used to this version? It s been what, a year now? I still feel like an overwhelmed elderly trying to figure out tumblr.

Answer 231

Through genes of course,like if you take a very hot shower,if you find the stregnth to stand in the water for a while,your body automatically adapts to it,same with comfort zones.Your body gets used to it,and you go crazy once you get to a point where you need to make a chance.

Answer 232

Humans are naturally inclined against change. It's in our Genetic makeup.

Answer 233

Short and simple: Our human nature fears the unknown... and with change comes uncertainty. We're only comfortable with what we already know. Take small steps towards doing things differently and you'll get use to it.

Answer 234

When people are afraid of change it is when they are not habituated to take risks and cannot adapt to discomforting situations. Change involves risking themselves to unpleasant situations and environments where we are not very familiar with. 'the unknown' is what makes us to fear.

Answer 235

This is why i change a lot, habit is all, if you dont have habits you're able to do anything. I had friends leaving and coming back... i dont like it soo i stopped hanging out, spent more time with myself. Just remember to enjoy

Answer 236

When you're contemplating making a life change you'll usually begin to doubt whether you are up for the challenge. Things can also seem a lot bigger and harder than they really are. The task seems overwhelming when we look at it in the big picture. We’ll ask ourselves, “who do we think we are thinking we can do that?” “I can’t do that. That’s too much.”

Answer 237

Simple. We're afraid of change because we fear the unknown.

Answer 238

We are so afraid of change as it brings out of our comfort zone into a zone of uncertainty. As they say"Change is the only constant" yet ironically most people wanna avoid it.

Answer 239

I think people are afraid to change because it increases the sense of one's ignorance, and ignorance can weaken one's control over their life.

And to cope better, we need to face the change itself.

Answer 240

in my own opinion sometimes changing trends makes us happy and sometime it makes us afraid.it is a logical question.for example i want to say about global climate change.due to global climate change the hole world people are afraid and day by day the world reached end in the smoke.in this case i want to say we are so afraid of change?but everyone is happy when change follow positives line thanks.

Answer 241

I think we are afraid of change because we don't know what effect(s) it will have on our life!

Answer 242

When you say are we.... doesn't mean everybody. Today the world is in chaos. And the only way it will change is when Jesus reappears and buries Satan in the bottomless pit for 1000 years. And the only way this will happen when all of God's Children begin to worship their Creator more often and really have Him in your hearts. So this change my wife and I and all other Christians welcome.

Answer 243

We're not "Afraid" but we get comfortable and to change may mean we have to do more to get the same result.

Answer 244

people aren't afraid of change,they're just afraid of changing to be bad

Answer 245

Simple: Because change is scary. You never know if it's going to be for the better or the worse until you actually cross that bridge.

Answer 246

I'm never afraid of changes. Actually, I desire them to happen.

Answer 247

Because some of us are afraid to try new things.

Answer 248

Cause we're afraid to fail.

Answer 249

"Why are we so afraid of change? Your lifestyle needs to be altered: that's progress! Now this will hurt only for a moment!" said the doctor to the alley cat.

Answer 250

Obama based his whole presidency on change and look what we got.



It isn't that people are afraid, it's that people learn.

Answer 251

Because change is scary. It introduces the unknown. We lose some control.



Familiarity, on the other hand, is safe. It does what you expect when you expect & behaves how you expect. That way you HAVE control.



Most people want to be in control of their lives.

Answer 252

We are afraid of changes because of the uncertainty of change and our ability to cope with the unknown.

Answer 253

Change is different. It can be unsure, so it is scary. Someone once said that the only person who wants change is a baby with a dirty diaper. That kinda suns it up to me.

Answer 254

Changes sometimes need courage.



When you make a decision to change locations or change jobs, to another new environment, again faced the problem that it is very risky.

Answer 255

Your question is based on an erroneous premise. The fact is that we are not afraid of change.

Answer 256

People are not afraid of change.

People are afraid of evil.



Think deeply about following the golden rule. People are alike think about that. People think.





"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Answer 257

Because we're afraid of losing our current position. We prefer to remain the same rather than undergo an unknown situation. Still, there are risk takers or even adventurous people who welcome new situations and look for new things to experience.

Answer 258

The places you listed have proved they are worthy. Change takes us into the unknown and most people have fears of the unknown.

We often expect too much, to excited, until reality sets in. If we stop expecting too much of ourselves and others during change I think that would help.

Answer 259

it is not that we are afraid of change but when we are enjoying life and we do not want anything to change

Answer 260

Animals don't fear change. They instinctively embrace it! Meanwhile, the Conservative mindset, especially in Religion, is inherently fearful of change! Both groups rely on the ole 'God will be angry' & 'the sky is falling' fear tactics! In fact, the Roman Catholic Church threatened progressive minds and scientists with 'heresy' for thinking outside of the box - which Organized Religion was devised for everyone's containment.



Reading about Galileo's fear of the Church and its ever looming threats of heresy - which curtailed his scientific exploits - serves as a great reminder to stay away from the cult of organized religion!



May your angry and jealous God damn me for saying so, right?

Answer 261

We're just used to something. We don't know if we will like something or even hate it if we try it so we're afraid of beginning doing something different.

Answer 262

Everythingness to Nothingness is the Final change which we call death.....we are afraid of death, so we are afraid of change.....The moment one realizes death is only a transformation from one form to another form and not final destruction, the fear of change will simply dissolve alongwith fear of death

Answer 263

Because most people are afraid that the outcome of the change is disappointing.

Answer 264

I think it goes back to pain and pleasure. Once we find something that provides pleasure - we tend to go back to that stimuli. If we find pain, then we avoid that stimuli. Change, especially change of job, restaurants, etc.. introduce the element of the unknown. The unknown is: Is this going to cause me to experience pleasure or pain?



Since we often don't know the answer upfront, then most of us would rather stick to what we know.

Answer 265

humans are afraid of change

Answer 266

Who's forced change are we talking about here?

Answer 267

Deez Nutz

Answer 268

I'll always grow but my core is solid. My hubby and I always enjoy trying new things and vacations. Just gotta stay respectful and open. Change is amazing as long as its for the better.

Answer 269

What makes you think that we are indeed afraid of change? Everything changes....so does everyone, to one degree or another. Why fear it?

Answer 270

Ever since the beginning of mankind, many people have desired safety over freedom to explore, which is a mechanism of humanity. Still, there are many ambitious people who want to keep exploring. It sounds as if you may be one of them, so good luck. This world is quite a perplexing mystery to uncover.

Answer 271

Change is less frightening when observed rationally, like anything else. Ultimately if we are scared of change it is because we don't think

Answer 272

fear of the unknown

too much comfort for what is or was.



No One wants to be changed by others or forced to change.

If One is involved with the process of "change", then the result is much more positive.

Answer 273

People with brokenhearts (I mean palpitations), esp men who have had a fist fight (best avoided at all costs), fear change because they are trying to get their heart back by creating stability in their lives. Most men are not conscious of this

Answer 274

I see a lot of long answers here. It's really very simple. Change is a lot of work.

Answer 275

people in general are afraid of change. some people must have change.



like dogs, some people want a steady routine so they know what to expect. again, some people don't want that.

Answer 276

in my opinion change is a big rock blocking our way of life,some change is good some is bad but it has to happen otherwise we will be running in the same circle,whatever change is made to your life style remember that it is for a reason :)

Answer 277

Because humans get comfortable and don't want to change that, even though, maybe, change is for the good.

Answer 278

The neuropathways are set. Biologically speaking, it's hard for human behavior to change..

Answer 279

Im not afraid to take a step

Answer 280

Fail

Answer 281

Because as we all know my friend,Change is not always for the better,As I'm sure many people have found that out.

Answer 282

Because people are too stupid to choose the right path. Im afraid because i know people are like puppets copying the media. The real question is. "What change people don't like?"

Answer 283

Haha. I love change. Don't you think things would get boring if things weren't always changing?

Answer 284

It could be that we are afraid of losing something we've had for years

Answer 285

Change on Y/A means a Glitchy screwed up mess with no hope of it working properly.

Answer 286

Personally, I'm mildly autistic. I need routine. That's why I resist change. I can handle it when I have to though.

Answer 287

Because change is new and the future is unclear. We are not sure if change will bring happiness or misery. We love what we are used to because even if miserable we know what to expect.

Answer 288

In allot of cases, its really just insecurity, a person is afraid that they will fail doing something different.

Answer 289

Look at Obama's "hope and change."



Take a look at the black crime stats. Look at the black poverty stats. Look at the black unemployment stats, the black babies born out of wedlock, the percent of black babies murdered in the womb. Then look at how your leader betrayed you by making your conditions worse while also promoting (i.e. reducing the value of marriage) through his flip flop and subsequent endorsement of gay marriage. Then look at how he is purposefully undermining your situation by the flood of illegals coming into this country and taking many of your jobs and entitlement resources and giving them to non citizen illegals.



Too many blacks have made up their minds that Democrat politics are "good" for them, regardless of the evidence to the contrary. For instance, Democrats have been running Baltimore since 1964. There have been black mayors there for 20 out of the last 28 years. Maryland has been run by Democrats for 50 out of the past 56 years. There is even a Black president in the White House. The black community couldn't ASK for better representation.....if having people who simply say they care about you and throw money at problems.....was all it takes.



A failure in education has been seen, since as far back as the Watts riots (in L.A.) in 1965. Baltimore is the 3rd highest spender on education per student in the US. Yet, with this, they STILL complain about the poor education. Baltimore has a high crime rate. They complain about a culture of police brutality, managed by people that look like them thus, should be the most "compassionate" to their problems. Who's fault but Democrat leadership is it?



But hey, wait for a few false white on black racism cases for you to come out and say anything. OK now go back to your slumber and await your MSNBC masters to tell you who to come out and vote for again while your condition worsens because you can't or won't think for yourselves. Just like fuyking sheep!

Answer 290

"Struggle for existence " is the process of change for every organism in the universe. Human beings is the most civilized among them all but it is most necessary to be change , it is not normal to be change . We do not feels that we change but by seeing the past days , we get change .

Answer 291

Change strategies address three general topics about your change: its content, people, and process. Content refers to what in your organization needs to change—strategy, structure, systems, technology, business processes, products, services, or culture. Content describes the “business solution” being designed and implemented, and typically gets the most leadership attention.



Thus, People who are in more comfortable in comfort zone. They restrict change and some cases. People afraid of change needs like shopping, food, etc,.



What is a Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow. "A Theory of Human Motivation" in Psychological Review. Maslow subsequently extended the idea to include his observations of humans' innate curiosity. His theories parallel many other theories of human developmental psychology, some of which focus on describing the stages of growth in humans. Maslow used the terms "physiological", "safety", "belongingness" and "love", "esteem", "self-actualization", and "self-transcendence" to describe the pattern that human motivations generally move through.

Answer 292

because we don't know what it will be. Everyday we here stories of someone dying and leaving a loved one behind, stories of someone growing up and not knowing what to do-- it's so hard to cling to the safe, normalness that your used to when even *you are changing.

Answer 293

To me, it's more of a 'comfort' thing.

People get comfortable, with certain things,

and just don't like to change.

Answer 294

A change is as good as a rest if its for the better but dont change for changes sake.

Answer 295

we are afraid because we dont know how else we can live. what if the world changed, no one knows how else we would actually live because we are now all addicted too this world that anything is possible now.

Answer 296

Because what if we don't like a change 😔

Answer 297

GREAT! I SEE ANOTHER 80+ year old just ahead of me! Maybe having been born along with the Great Depression, made us more adventurous!

---Re the Question: I think that you are OVER-GENERALIZING! For myself, I grew up in Depression Kansas--born in 1929, and I wanted to see the rest of the world! I got a job in Washington D.C., breaking low-level codes of the Vietcong! This was B.C. (Before Computers) and was a heck of a lot of fun! My husband enlisted in the Army and then was stationed in Japan. I got to go over there an lived in Fukuoka, 20 miles away from the U.S. Air Base. I lived in one wing of a Japanese family's beautiful home. I learned enough Japanese and to read enough Hiragana an Katakana to travel over Kyushu Island (the southern large island) by myself. All the other Western wives all lived in sub-standard dwellings huddled around the Base and played BRIDGE ALL DAY! This was in 1955, and every Japanese person was eager to talk with me--BUT, to practice THEIR ENGLISH! I learned to read Hiragana and Katakana, and LOVED meeting people and exploring! I also loved reading the history of Japan (of course, in English) and visited many historical sites! (One of which was very early in time.--Can't remember when it was! MAYBE IN THE 12th Century, when the Koreans had amassed a huge armada and were headed for Kyushu, Japan, to slaughter the helpless natives. The Japanese PRAYED, and then a huge typhoon came, struck the armada, destroying it! The Japanese named that typhoon "KAMI KAZES" ("Divine Winds"), a term well remember by us Elders, as the Japanese fighter pilots in WWII, that dove into their targets--destroying the target as well as themselves. After that, I moved back the States. The marriage was over, so I decided to go to grad school--so I borrowed student loan money and got an Masters' degree in Guidance and Counseling and worked the last 20 yrs of my working life, as therapist for very troubled adolescents. Loved the work!--I'm 86 yrs old now, and live in a darling apartment that my Daughter and Son-in-Law had built for me, right off their back door. So I get to see them and my DARLING GRANDCHILDREN frequently! I do have to admit that my adventurous days are over--but I do a lot of reading--of history and adventure--to compensate.

Answer 298

Change mean newness. Comfort is gone and you now have to adjust to something different. It can be very uncomfortable and hard at first. Nobody wants their comfort taken away.

Answer 299

Unknown is always a matter of afraid to us

Answer 300

We are afraid of what we dont`t know. So we tend to stay with the people and place we feel good with.

Answer 301

because we`re afraid that the change will turn into a bad change.

Answer 302

Because we are in unfamiliar territory and maybe feel more vulnerable about making mistakes or the "wrong move."



I personally, don't really feel scared; it's mostly stressful to just adapt to new surroundings.

Answer 303

I don't know. This makes me so afraid

Answer 304

I love change

Answer 305

Does this have anything to do with you changing your format? The unknown is always mory scary then the known. We're more comfortable with what we know.

Answer 306

Because change isn't usually worth as much as dollars.

Answer 307

Change is the unknown. We typically have gotten used to the status quo. Anything different from that creates uncertainty and loss of control.

Answer 308

Change may be quite scary for people because our circumstances - which could have been good then - could end up becoming bad. So basically, the fear of the unknown.

Answer 309

We're afraid to lose something that we got so use to.

Answer 310

It is the mind that's afraid of change, not the "real self." - Power of now.

Answer 311

cause people that are afraid of change are afraid of challenge.

Answer 312

The baby picture accompanying this article is truly horrible. Did they scare the baby on purpose to get that expression? Or if the child was actually on the point of tears, who would stop to take a picture instead of comforting the little one?

Answer 313

Most creatures on this planet are slaves to routine its what keeps them safe and alive. Change brings in uncertainty and fear . ever heard of institutionalized prisoners not matter how horrible prison is they would rather stay in prison.

Answer 314

It's simple: Humans by nature fear the unknown, or what they can't predict. That's all change is, so the fact that we can't control what's happening sends our fear instincts into overdrive.

Answer 315

Because it changes things.

Answer 316

Because people are use to doing things the same way everyday, when you change things up on them and take them out of their everyday routine they are like fish out of water.

Answer 317

I don't mind changes but most changes are stupid, no need to reinvent the wheel when it works perfectly fine

Answer 318

That is very interesting. We are just the opposite. Even if we loved a place we have gone for vacation, we seldom return, unless it is very nearby. Restaurant we like, we do return to. But, we like to try something new and different also.

Answer 319

we're wired to learn. and that requires subjects of interest to follow a fixed pattern of consistency. changes and randomness means unpredictability and our brain cannot form template of concepts from that kind of behavior

Answer 320

i think the hardest step is admitting we need change. once we are convinced change will do us good, we might be less afraid of it coming into our lives.

Answer 321

hi

Answer 322

We're comfortable with things we're used to.

Answer 323

BECAUSE THE LAST HOPE AND CHANGE WITH BHO HAS NOT WORKED OUT SO WELL

THUS WE FEAR MORE OF THAT KRAP

VOTE TRUMP TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT , after hope and change obama has damaged us so much

and yet the obama lies continue and so do Hillary's

listen to obama lie on healthcare here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGAdrQ2RpdM

SO NOW YOU KNOW WHY WE FEAR HOPE AND CHANGE

ANSWERS TEAM WAKE UP

but answers team YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 324

Autism

Answer 325

I think it's because people can be negative and expect the change to be worse.

Answer 326

Because it is simply a natural Instinct to stay where it's safe and familiar to ensure survival.

Answer 327

Because we're biologically programmed to prefer stability.

Answer 328

The only thing consistent in life is inconsistency. Fact. Get used to it. Take advantage of any situation you can WHILE you can. Quote, "It is the epitome of life. The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity."

-Letter to Edward Dimmit, 19 July 1901 - Mark Twain

Answer 329

There is no police cover so you better arm yourself against the unknown and theres no control what species comes into the area where you live let alone through Calais.

Answer 330

This is because no one knows what it will be like after the change. Etc.

Answer 331

People fear change because it's much easier to stick to your current routine and not do anything differently.

Answer 332

"Switch up, I just can't SWITCH UP Locked, sunk in your bed-rock

Heart, pumpin your love-shot

Knocked, out by your cold-shot

I'm, stuck in your head-lock (switchup)

Can't-can't stop-stop won't-won't quit-quit

Makin me f-f-f-f-f-fien, give it to me

I want it all-all, you know what I mean

Your love is a dose of ecstasy (switchup)

Addicted, I can't get, away from, you

Afflicted, I need it, I miss it (switchup)

I want your love right next to me

And I can't erase you out of my memory (... mory)

I just can't (switchup)"



What that says is, we are naturally loving creatures (humans) and because we love things too much it's tough to switch up or change. Cause were addicted and we just can't get enough.

Answer 333

I am afraid because I don't know what will come.

Answer 334

Not everyone is like that. Some are the opposite. If they are not changing what they are doing all the time they hae ceased to live.

Answer 335

Change is happening every time, but announced change seems to scare people.

Answer 336

We all live in our comfort zone. Takes some courage and education to change for the better.

Answer 337

I think since people been doing things a certain way for some time & then have to adapt to something new all of a sudden.

I know autistic people have it harder.

Answer 338

After hearing about Obama's "Change," I easily get freaked out by the word...



And then Hillary,. "America is the greatest nation on Earth and we need to change it."

Answer 339

Because we are constantly afraid that what is different will never be better than what we have.

Answer 340

-I suspect it's because Our Insecurities incline Us to feel that maybe We can't "Handle" the Unknowns of Change. So we tend to Stay close to the Shores of what we ARE familiar with, & leave the "High Seas"- to the Ice Breakers & the Risk Takers... :)

Answer 341

Because once we find something we like, any changes to this often mean something we don't like.

Answer 342

Because people handle change in many ways.

Answer 343

Change means whatever we had before is never going to be as it is , ever again. Its like losing money.

Answer 344

We filling better to change our self. It's not good .

Answer 345

Big change vs small change? small change has little impact on your life, Big change can terrify a person, but it can also thrill, it depends on the persons age, newlyweds or grandma/ pa

Answer 346

what change are you speaking of?



climate change?



or perhaps the question is meant to provide an opportunity for hatemongers with an agenda... for example, gay hatemongers who would denigrate society and cutlure by politicizing something as important and marriage.... and any dissent of course would be described to say the least... "fear of change"



the question needs context.

Answer 347

Hillary is afraid of changing her address from NY to FEDERAL PRISON

BUT THAT IS CHANGE WE CAN USE !!!!!!

Answer 348

Most people ain't, unless they're Autistic or they've got Asperger's Syndrome. In fact, most normal, "neurotypical" people accept change as an everyday part of life, and in some cases, even welcome it and embrace it.

Answer 349

Because change challenges our egos and world view. It throws us out of our comfort zone.

Answer 350

Change happens. Sometimes things happen/change that I don't like.I have to adapt ,die, or move with the times.

Answer 351

Change; when given in speed, causes a conflict of interest, which causes accidents and conflict.

Answer 352

Because we afraid what we dont know

Answer 353

Because some of us dont want to change

Answer 354

We don't always look for benefit of some change.

Answer 355

Chase were afraid of the unknown outcome

Answer 356

Humans are afraid of the unknown

Answer 357

its an instinctive reaction .. large 'changes' to your society ect generally mean its degrading and theres a problem .. if you hear someone saying change is good they dont know history ....

Answer 358

Because, in this day and age, it's most certainly going to be for the worse.

Answer 359

Our basic need is safety and security. Change puts that at risk

Answer 360

Because we are afraid to commit mistakes.

Answer 361

We are all scared of the unknown and feel safe in our comfort zone as we get older so we get more and more resilient to change

Answer 362

Coz it's hard to change

Answer 363

We aren't afraid we just don't know how to handle it.

Answer 364

Because you're beating a dead horse with some cowards

Answer 365

If something works, why change it? Change can involve learning new things, making adjustments, so maybe its not really fear, just unwillingness to learn something new

Answer 366

it's to do with finding comfort, stability and security in a situation. Without these, we are nervous cases.

Answer 367

Because it's out of our comfort zone, it disrupts what we're used to.

Answer 368

Because it's unpredictable. Even though our lives could become better and we could become better people, we often shy away from great opportunities because we fear that it might take away what we already have, or that we would become what we despise.

Answer 369

We don't know what's going to happen if that change is made.

Answer 370

Change freaks us out

Answer 371

Right .Go.Come along .you are a friend .Go forward but so the righteous sees ,any ,you change ,they are brothers.

Means inside a sitting room I am correct if you.re annoyed .

Answer 372

Because it is the only permanent thing or some such bullshit.. but I think I just makes us feel a bit comfy of our puny little existence

Answer 373

Because we like how things are. If it anit broke why fix it. We feel like its too much trouble to change when what we have works.

Answer 374

Change feels not safe, but it can be much better than what we have today too and it always is.

Answer 375

Because sometimes you like things as they are and because when you will feel like it you will change but it can t be done so fast

Answer 376

alot of people like change, some are scared of it. It depends on who you are as a person and how you cope with it.

Answer 377

Because the change often occurs damage to society

Answer 378

Ask ISIS. They are afraid of coming into the real world.

Answer 379

Change can be Painful

Answer 380

We get so used to something, that we begin to get attached to it. Everything around you kind of becomes your home. Even your own body. If people want change, they normally welcome it. When they don't want that change, even subconsciously, they start to resent it

Answer 381

Because sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry. We don't wanna rock the boat.

Answer 382

Because changes defines two things, its either good or bad.

Answer 383

It is uncertainty that frightens. When youare certain that change is for better, you don't fear but are glad.

Answer 384

Your question (1): "Why are we so afraid of change?"

Your question (2): "And what are the strategies to cope better with it?"



Your attempt at reasoning: "Once we’ve found something we like, we keep going back - the same restaurants, vacation spots, shops, etc. Big changes like moving house or changing jobs can send the best of us to the verge of a nervous breakdown. Explain why are we so afraid of change?"

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Your question (1): "Why are we so afraid of change?"



You have constructed at least two non sequiturs:

• http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Non_sequitur

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Your premises:

We return to things we like.

Change in domicile can be stressful.

Change in paid employment be stressful.



Your conclusion:

Human beings fear change.

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Your premise:

Some of us are better than others by some unspecified metric.

Fear of change causes psychiatric disorders.



Your conclusion:

Human beings fear change.

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Or combining the two:



Your premises:

Once we’ve found something we like, we keep going back.

Big changes like moving house or changing jobs can cause psychiatric disorders.



Your conclusion:

Human beings fear change.



Or to be blunt...



Your premise:

Human beings fear change.



Your conclusion:

Human beings fear change.

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Essentially you are begging the question, "Please believe that human beings fear change."

• http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Begging_the_question



After that fallacy of reason, you have asked readers to prove your claims, or more likely, to supply some rationalization. I think the latter is more likely what you have in mind since it is clear that you cannot construct a realistic argument.



In summary:



You have not supplied a reasonable relationship between your premises and your conclusion. Put another way, your conclusion is an over-generalization not supported by the alleged evidence you have cited.

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Your question (2): "And what are the strategies to cope better with it?"



Since your question concerns an assertion about all human beings, it is in the realm of what is called innate cognition, that which arises from each of us being the same kind of animal, each having the same kind of brain.



On the other hand, the specific evidence you have cited--wrongly or rightly--are mostly learned behaviors. Had our ancestors universally behaved in regard to change in the manner you have described, i.e., "the verge of a nervous breakdown", our species would long ago have died out.



Your description does not address adaptive behaviors. Right or wrong, it describes abnormal and maladaptive behavior. Our perceptions and desires are products of conditioning and other sentient experience we each have acquired up to this point in our individual lives. We can change our sentient experience however by a sort of deconstruction into component parts; from that point it is ultimately a matter of adopting new, rational, wholesome paradigms, if one can find them.



Consciousness is a function of a cognitive neural network processing both sensory data and memory. Sentient experience can be subjectively deconstructed into four foundations of mindfulness:



1. Mindfulness of body.

2. Mindfulness of sensation as pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral (physical sensation).

3. Mindfulness of state of mind (attitude, emotion).

4. Mindfulness of content of mind (ideas, learned skills, memory, mental images, beliefs).



Sit in a comfortable position, legs crossed and back erect if possible, and with as little noise and distraction as possible. Focus your mind only on your breathing, counting mentally “1 in, 1 out, 2 in, 2 out, 3 in …” and so on for a cycle of four or five breaths. If your mind strays from your breath, which it inevitably will, make the experience the target of mindfulness, attempt to deconstruct the activity as in the above schema, and return to count the breaths mentally.



As you do this there will be the usual background of a continuous stream of thoughts, random or specific ideas, and images, feelings that come and go. These are the things that usually drive your perceptions and behavior, even your dreams.

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Educate yourself. You will be pleased with the result:



• Where we live:

“Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography” Christopherson, Robert. (Prentice Hall)

• Where we came from:

“Introduction to Physical Anthropology” Jurmain/Kilgore/Trevathan/Ciochon. (Cengage Learning)

• What we have been doing:

“History of the World” Roberts, J.M.; Westad, O.A. (Oxford University Press: 2013)

• Life science:

“Biology” by Raven/Johnson/Losos/Mason/Singer (McGraw-Hill)

Answer 385

Because of Comfort

Answer 386

Because change does not always represent progress !

Answer 387

Question is a loaded question.



A more open question would be:



When are we afraid of change, and when do we welcome change?

Answer 388

Our egos hate changes.

Answer 389

Path of least resistance is just so dang attractive to us. And it s easier for our modern society because everything we need is right around it, so it s easy to get used to it.

Answer 390

IT could be that people are afraid of themselves,

Answer 391

Fear of the Unknown, because it feels safe, there are no risks involved, it's in our comfort zone

Answer 392

Why leap over a cliff when you can drink beers and be amused by others providing that entertainment.

Answer 393

More anxious than afraid.

Answer 394

Actually Our brain finds a new task to do but we don t know the result of it. Means our brains don t know the result of it. So, basically it don t gonna permission to us to make changes so often.

Answer 395

Because we crave familiarity even thought the only constant thing in our human lives is change



(Ah, the bittersweet irony)

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We are afraid of the unkown consequences of change.

Answer 397

Because we Love (like very much) that exist in present

Answer 398

Because unlike paper money, change will hurt you if someone throws it at your face.

Answer 399

There’s hope though. Once you find and acknowledge your fear(s) of change, you can take the steps to conquer them.

Answer 400

Because it's unknown, beacuse it's unpredictable...

Answer 401

The change in this world is not only in the word "change" but it is the part of "change" that tells us that THAT part of our world is UNKNOWN and everyone is scared of the unknown.



That's why everyone's scared of death. :(

Answer 402

because change can be sensed by metal detectors. Bills can't.

Answer 403

It's sad

Answer 404

Cause we like having what we're used to having...not really anything different

Answer 405

Because it's hard to adjust for new

Answer 406

For me it's about the loss of control.

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change=bad

Answer 408

It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change

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Inertia.

Answer 410

Because of Tzeench

Answer 411

We don't like change because we fear the unknown, which might include failure at whatever the change is.

Answer 412

change means lost sth, i am afraid lose

Answer 413

example is not example it afraid or other.because afraid is out of knowledge . you know not afraid u success thnx..

Answer 414

Change has risk, humans don't like risk.

Answer 415

It has to do with brain chemistry. Our brains form "rivers" for behavior. When change comes our brains must find new "channels" for the "rivers" of thought. Soon as the brain "re-routes" the "river" it's good once more...

Answer 416

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Answer 417

I guess it s because we get so used to things and think that change is different (well, it is) and we don t adapt

Answer 418

It's simple.



Because we like it.





No awkward situations, no weird feelings...its perfect.

Answer 419

Comfort is easy and it's the path of least resistance and the road less traveled.

Answer 420

Cause we are not certain or don`t know the future/result of change.

Answer 421

Once you're used to something you start to like it

Answer 422

this isn't some secret that needs a big long explanation.



very simply...



*CHANGE* = *THE UNKNOWN*



the only way to "cope" with it is to force yourself out of your comfort zone.

Answer 423

Fear?

That is your mantra, but most intelligent educated people are aware of crooked politicians who use the motto "Change"

http://stimulatedboredom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/change-hitler-obama-lenin.jpg

Answer 424

Change is scary to us because we know our current routines are safe.

Answer 425

It is natural for human to bond, changing bonds fear of losings them.

Answer 426

FEAR....When you're afraid to do anything it all ties down to living in FEAR.

Answer 427

change? as in caaaassshhhhh monaaaayyyyy?

Answer 428

Why are all liberals anti-white, anti-Christianity, anti-American, anti-free speech, anti-heterosexual while at the same time liberals are pro-black, pro-Islam, pro-*anywhere but America*, pro-regulated speech, pro-gay, pro-transexual?



Were you all born without spines? Or was it removed at a later date?

Answer 429

I have no clue. But I need to move to another city I have grown complacent and lazy.

Answer 430

Scared of defeat

Answer 431

Ridiculous. People don't fear change. They fear the outcome and impact of this change.

Answer 432

because we are afraid of what we do not know or understand

Answer 433

Ultimately, everything is changing.

Answer 434

For all those who are afraid of change like I was, please read "Who Moved My Cheese"

It helped me and hopefully will help you too:)

Answer 435

We just are not used to it and don't know what could happen.

Answer 436

Change is fine. As long as it is for the better. Ergo - we fear another revamp of the yahoo pages.

Answer 437

Change is nice and different and we hate things that are nice.

Answer 438

There is no change without conflict and no conflict without pain. No one likes pain.

Answer 439

Would y'all pick a best answerer already?

Answer 440

Simple. Because we are afraid of the unknown.

Now you ask. "Why are we afraid of the unknown."

Answer 441

as we grow we change and maybe people want to stay the same n maybe some don't

Answer 442

it is because most people get by by just memorizing how to do things.

When they encounter some new situation they do not know how to handle it.

Answer 443

Change is scary but we have to live it, that is life. The caption for the picture should be "She touched my privates"

Answer 444

Change is scary

Answer 445

I don't but sometimes the reasons are not understanding

Answer 446

We are ready for change,and anxious for change...WE NEED TO THROW THE LIBERALS OUT NOW !!!

Answer 447

because people are always imposing change on others when its not needed, everything is already fine

Answer 448

Because it is the unknown possibilities of what may happen. It may be good, or it may be bad. You just never know.

Answer 449

We all fear the future to some degree ,especially if you listen to all the scare mongers. We all fear the future to a degree ,live in the present and hold on to the past.

Answer 450

Because we don t know what will happen and lost the control o the situation we already have under control

Answer 451

Because it accumulates in your pocket and it isn't as convenient as bills.

Answer 452

We don't like surprises.

Answer 453

Change makes me gassy.

Answer 454

because we get used to managing things one way, and the unknown thats in change is terrifying!

Answer 455

cause we get comfortable with a certain routine and it messes us up when something changes

Answer 456

Its human nature

Answer 457

Because most change is unnecessary.

Answer 458

Most of us are pretty much Individuals of Habit.

Answer 459

THERES AN OLD ENGLISH SAYING "THERES A TIME AND A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING!!!" MEANING TO MOVE OFF TO SOMETHING NEW WHEN THINGS HAVE BEEN SAID AND DONE OVERLY!!!

Answer 460

because changes take time and work sometimes

Answer 461

I love change :)

Answer 462

for me i have two kind of change or should I say changing!! one is you want to change because you think its better for you...two you want to change because u want to popular to other.or me i say also that maybe we want to change beacuse nothing in world would ever change is to change also... funny isnt it!!!!!

Answer 463

Not all changes are scary 😊

Answer 464

Its more than likely because we are not used to this new thing.(Short version of what everybody else has said)

Answer 465

We're not. Obama just made that up as part of his propaganda.

Answer 466

Ignorance is bliss

Answer 467

Because quite simply most of us are creatures of habit and routine.

Answer 468

Because nothing lasts forever

Answer 469

you are wrong. everyone is different, meaning that some people actually cope very well with change.

Answer 470

For many of us it is simply because we are satisfied with what we do or what we have found and like.

Answer 471

Change is the unknown, it is more comfortable not to change.

Answer 472

It's that unabashed fear of the unknown that's so intimidating.

Answer 473

Because people dont wanna grow up! They want to be a toys R us kid forever :D

Answer 474

people are afraid cause they think they will get judge and/or bullied

Answer 475

Because suspense, not knowing what is going to happen scares us

Answer 476

Because comfort sets in so quickley!

Answer 477

we get into a comfort zone and insecurity and fear of the unknown can create a fear of change

Answer 478

change is unknown even tho we were born into change

Answer 479

That's just how we are as humans, I guess.

Answer 480

Wow! This Question is great, I also waiting for best answer.

Answer 481

sometimes it could be the fear of changing as a person

Answer 482

people like rituals and security if we look for too much of it and miss out on adventures

Answer 483

change is going from elementary to high

Answer 484

Because we assume the worst. And then are pleasantly surprised. Faith in God helps

Answer 485

Its a religious thing. Stck to the known and absurd .

Answer 486

Because most of us like to be conservators!

Answer 487

I'm not.

Answer 488

Because we fear the uncertainty. We don't like the unexpected things.

Answer 489

The daily routine is a comfort. We want normalcy.

Answer 490

Well, the transaction to this purple format scared me for life.

Answer 491

because youre so useed to it and it changing makes you feel uncomfortable

Answer 492

change into a Detroit that I fear

Answer 493

We aren't

Answer 494

Let it happend , and just analyse and focus on ur self

Answer 495

Life is strange

Answer 496

the reason people are afraid of change is the unknown.......simple facts the unknown is scary

Answer 497

moving is a rather positive thing at least to me. i'd move from my shithole anyday.

Answer 498

Why so many stay in unsatisfactory relationships--better the devil you know than the one you don't.

Answer 499

all of my friends have died from change , i am starting a petition for all coins to be banned .. NOTES ONLY , i repeat NOTES ONLY .

Answer 500

because of so much homework in school that kind of change?

Answer 501

For many reasons: conservatives, technology, ethics, etc.

Answer 502

It's the fear of the unknown... from a pessimistic point of view!

Answer 503

Fear of uncertainty is main reason ... its like walking in the room without lights ...

Answer 504

Go Vegan!

Answer 505

because change is a myth

Answer 506

Because of sociaty

Answer 507

Look up the Semmelweis reflex

Answer 508

Because we are creatures of habit and because we are uncertain of the results. The unknown is our worst enemy!

Answer 509

Because you are not used to it

Answer 510

Because it's not always good..

Answer 511

People are scared they may have to give up something.

Answer 512

For some reason, difference is scary.

Answer 513

It means work, and large % of the population are lazy POSs.

Answer 514

We aren't.

Answer 515

Because things are perfect the way they are, we want nothing to be different.

Answer 516

Because homosexuality will make God angry and curse the nation if we accept them

Answer 517

we are creatures of habit and change upsets our routine

Answer 518

We become familiar with doing the same thing I guess?

Answer 519

being afraid of the unknown.

Answer 520

not bc diapers stink that's for sure

Answer 521

because we are still not that removed from the cave and we still,in large groups,say,in the millions,fear the unknown.We are not as civilized as we purport ourselves to be.

Answer 522

everybody have a good choice, so you can change your mind.

Answer 523

Attachment causes this.

Answer 524

Because life is growing fast,every one is growing old, and so are you.

Answer 525

because we are not sure how to deal with it. it is easy to deal with what we already know. our brains is lazy sometimes and we like easy situations.

Answer 526

Its Life :)

It all happens to us like when we go somewhere it can be dangerous :)

Answer 527

Human nature, I guess.

Answer 528

Because it happens so quick

Answer 529

because the change is either depriving us of our chances of survival......or we are just not mentally ready to evolve...

Answer 530

We are afraid of failure.

Answer 531

WOW，good point！

Answer 532

change isn't frighting!!! it's those who want to bring change!!!

Answer 533

yes

Answer 534

I don t know! I have that problem to an extent. I believe that our brains know, or think that they know, what things should be like so we feel more comfortable with things staying the same way. IDK;

Answer 535

possibility of going down as well as going up.

Answer 536

Because, simply, we are creatures of habit.

Answer 537

Change is Always Good..!!

But Good is not Good always ..!!!!!!

Answer 538

cua is difficuklt to be always in one place and move to another place

Answer 539

It disturbs our sense of security.

Answer 540

Because we are COMFORTABLE with the old ways.



Plain and simple!

Answer 541

Its a fear of not known. Its common.

Answer 542

Because we don;t know what is comming

Answer 543

seriously , it's my biggest question . Why? i mean WHY?

thank you yahoo for the question and thank you all for your answers ;)

Answer 544

since we have a strong emotion to them

Answer 545

the world always changes.

Answer 546

because its out of our control

Answer 547

Because we have to learn to adapt to it.

Answer 548

because peace makes us feel at ease

Answer 549

That baby is scary

Answer 550

they like what they are used to

Answer 551

Google it!

Answer 552

Good question. I also interested know it .

Answer 553

next generation will always surpass others

Answer 554

because chamge is hard to get used to

Answer 555

because we don't know what we haven't explored yet

Answer 556

exactly change is important

Answer 557

Because America is conservative.

Answer 558

because 99.999% of all people out there are trying to screw us over

Answer 559

creatures of habit

Answer 560

change is the number one killer of tradition

Answer 561

unknown

Answer 562

because change sucks.

Answer 563

the rich dont want change. the poor want change

Answer 564

Because we have to adapt.

Answer 565

Change is the harbinger of death.

Answer 566

sometimes it is how your battles is and your life or sometimes like this photo

Answer 567

some peopke are just scared

Answer 568

It depends on the person. People of faith fear nothing but God...

Answer 569

Change is DEATH

Answer 570

j

Answer 571

Because the beginning is always the hardest

Answer 572

“The more things change, the more they are the same.” — Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr

Answer 573

Not conditioned for it

Answer 574

yes why :( hope we change

Answer 575

vc

Answer 576

kk

Answer 577

because change is the unknown.

Answer 578

it leads to good

Answer 579

hmm

Answer 580

bc adjusting can be hard and scary

Answer 581

omg i hate that baby picture!

Answer 582

Just cuz

Answer 583

What a dumb question

Answer 584

Because we are scared.

Answer 585

It scares me!

Answer 586

because it is uncertain at first

Answer 587

because of lazy

Answer 588

i dont fear change tho

Answer 589

being scared of the outcome

Answer 590

because you are full of inertia

Answer 591

lll

Answer 592

u should find out your own self

Answer 593

sp00ky

Answer 594

CUS CHANG IS HORRID!!!

Answer 595

Im not

Answer 596

God made us that way

Answer 597

Fear of the unknown

Answer 598

Here are the 6 main reasons you can end up paralyzed with fear and what you can do about it:



1. Fear of the Unknown

We’ve all heard of the old proverb, “The Devil you know is better than the one you don’t”. This great fear of the unknown causes people not to take chances and to stay in situations where they’re not very happy. As soon as people think about change they start playing the “what if?” game.

• What if I make a mistake?

• What if it’s worse than what I have now?

• What if I fail?



You tell yourself the “grass is greener” and bury any thoughts of changing your situation for the better. You think you should stay where you are, just in case. You don’t have a crystal ball to predict the future so you can’t tell for sure what the consequences of your actions will be. You do know what you have now and you tell yourself that if you think about it, it’s really not that bad. Right? The fear of the unknown is what stops most people from ever making positive changes in their lives.



If you let it, your imagination can dream up a never ending supply of terrible things that could happen. But let’s think about it. You have the ability to imagine the absolute worst thing that could happen so that means you also have the skill to use your energy to imagine the absolute best thing that could happen. It’s a matter of focus. Why do you waste so much time imagining the worst when there’s just as much of a chance of the best outcome happening?



In Susan Jeffers book, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, she says that whatever option you choose will provide you with new opportunities and surprises that you may never have imagined happening.



“I can’t lose – regardless of the outcome of the decision I make. The world is a place for opportunity, and I look forward to the opportunities for learning and growing that either pathway gives me.” - Susan Jeffers



As she says, there is no wrong decision, there’s just different opportunities. It makes it far easier to face the unknown if you think of all your options as exciting and worthwhile. You just need to decide which one you want to do right now. There is no wrong choice. Doesn't that make you feel better when you think of it that way?



2. Doubt Yourself

When you're contemplating making a life change you'll usually begin to doubt whether you are up for the challenge. Things can also seem a lot bigger and harder than they really are. The task seems overwhelming when we look at it in the big picture. We’ll ask ourselves, “who do we think we are thinking we can do that?” “I can’t do that. That’s too much.”



If you want to achieve great things or even just achieve inner peace, sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone and try something totally new. At least you'll have tried. You won't have to live with the regret that you’ll never know what you could have been if you’d been able to just take that one step forwards. Also, you will learn so much by trying different things. Even if you only end up learning that you don’t like it, you've learned more about yourself and where you want to go in your life. You will have new knowledge with which to use as stepping stones for the future. Usually afterwards as well, we realize, “it wasn’t anywhere near as bad as we thought it would be.” You have also increased your self confidence in having another situation under your belt that you were able to handle successfully.



3. Isolate Yourself and Agonize Over Decisions

Sometimes when you're going through challenging times you tend to feel isolated like you're the only person in the world going through this decision. You feel you need outside reassurance that you’re doing the right thing. You’ll ask everyone for their opinion so you don’t have to take responsibility for making the decision. I can tell you from personal experience that the absolute hardest part of making a huge decision is during the time when I’m agonizing over it. I will make myself sick with worry and wondering if it’s the “right” thing to do. I’ll be on the fence for such a long time sometimes deciding to make that big leap of faith and other times telling myself to “be sensible” and to work with what I have. I slowly drive myself and everyone around me completely insane. But the moment that I finally take the step that makes my decision official, I’ll suddenly feel like a huge weight has been lifted from me. I’ll then feel quite liberated and excited about my choice. It’s the agonizing part that can stop you in your tracks though. It’s the hardest part of making a big decision. It’s much easier if you can make the decision and then move forwards as soon as you can.



4. Forget That You Always Have Options

Sometimes when you’re trying to make a big decision, you think you only have one choice if you don’t want to accept the current situation. For example, you can stay in a job you hate or you can quit and be unemployed. And if you’re like me you’ll add things like “unemployed and starving to death and I'll never be able to find another job.” I’ll mentally paint myself into a corner (motivated by fear or uncertainty) and feel there is no way out. I’ll feel like I have to stay in the situation because there is no other option. The truth is there is always another option. Sometimes it can take a little brainstorming to come up with a list of possible solutions but rarely are you truly ever without any choices.



5. Focus on the External World

Another problem people face when contemplating change is that we tend to focus on external things to define our identity and worth (what kind of job we do, what kind of possessions we have, how much we make). We put an emotional weight on stuff like this. If we don’t have the latest t.v. system, we feel like a failure. We can’t take the risk of losing all our possessions. It’s who we are. People always ask us, "what do you do?". When we answer, our job is a huge part of our identity.



A much more important thing we should focus on is the value of all the relationships we have and how we can help others - it's really a wonderful symbiotic relationship. When you help someone (and see their appreciation or know that you are helping them) you feel good yourself - and it's a more genuine feeling of contentment than buying the latest gadget. It provides us with a much greater sense of self worth.



Also, being able to live the life you truly want if far more important than feeling trapped in a job you hate because you have to pay the credit cards for all the stuff you’ve bought. I think I can also guarantee, before we take our final sleep (which I'm sure will be when we're 105) we will be thinking about the people that have touched our lives, and not the corner office we had, nor the car we drove.



6. Handcuff Yourself to Stuff

Along with focusing on the external world comes the fact that we cling to certain possessions, statuses, and perks we’ve been given along the way as some sort of safety net. People will "handcuff" themselves to jobs they hate with thoughts like “I'll stay until I use up all my vacation days" or "I’ll stay until I’ve got my pension". It’s the “I’ll stay until…” mentality. There's a lot of people who won't leave a job because of the promises of holidays, pension and severance pay. “If I leave I won’t get 3 weeks of vacation anymore.” Think about it. When you’re 80 years old, are you going to be happy that you wasted your life for a few weeks of vacation? Also, it’s limiting thoughts like these that keep us trapped in situations we don’t want to be in. Turn it around and if something like vacation really is important to you, you can bring it up in any interviews you go to. At least you won’t be letting a crutch stop you from facing the fear of change. It’s far better to keep the big picture in mind of what do you really want out of life? You need to keep moving towards that and not getting caught in the mental safety nets along the way.

Answer 599

it's our nature..... ???

Answer 600

Fear or the unknown

Answer 601

what they said ( above)

Answer 602

lt produces DEATH. That is why.

Answer 603

The fear of unknown.

Answer 604

Fear of the unknown.

Answer 605

"WE"?



Speak for yourself.

Answer 606

we are conditioned not tochange.

Answer 607

ew..so frightened!

Answer 608

society..

Answer 609

COZ YOU RUINED YAHOO ANSWERS !

WE WANT GREEN BACK !!! WE WANT GREEN BACK !!!!

Answer 610

fear of the unknown i guess

Answer 611

I only fear god

Answer 612

true

Answer 613

its so scary and nasty

Answer 614

lol

Answer 615

I AM NOT

Answer 616

we are not

Answer 617

fear of the unknown.

Answer 618

where not

Answer 619

what's this "we" crap?

Answer 620

"Fear of the unknown."

Answer 621

racist question

Answer 622

cultural marxism.................

Answer 623

FEAR OF FAILURE

Answer 624

Idk, ask my psychologist.

Answer 625

because its scary..... duh