Why Is Change So Terribly Hard…But So Terribly Necessary?
The other day, I caught myself not wanting to go to the gym, that had JUST opened and which I had CRAVED going back to throughout the past 3 months of quarantine.
I couldn't believe that it was such a struggle for me to get ready and going, did I not long for this day to happen again for so long?
And then I realized, that I actually had created a "new" routine during the past 3 months and that going back to my "old" routine actually has now become a change!
And change is hard! We have all experienced this experience at one point in our lives, right?
But why is change so hard, even though we are quite aware, that our bodies and minds need it to move forward, to get out of stagnation?
I am not an expert on human psychology and can only speak for myself and my experience.
The #1 factor for me in change being so hard is the fear factor.
not knowing what's to come
not knowing if the change will be positive or a complete waste of time
worrying that we I will be doing it wrong (perfectionism)
worrying that the change will take effort and pain
worrying that it will be hard and that the change I desire is not going to come quick enough (patience)
All of these factors have played a major role in my life before. Can you relate?
A lot of us come out of the Covid situtation with altered daily routines and are either craving to get back to our old habits or craving to establish new, better habits. Perhaps, you have gained weight, perhaps you have not moved your body enough or perhaps, you have not looked after your stress management well enough.
So - my #1 tip is:
Let go of the fear factor! Just take that next step forward out of the fear zone.
And you know, the right type of foods can actually help you immensely to support your good moods and help you with anxiety and fear.
A big one in that category are: ADAPTOGENS
Adaptogens have amazing mood balancing properties and are part of my 8 week restore your gut program, which is starting in July.
If you are curious and think, you might need some help and guidance to come out of the fear factor and start a new, guided approach to creating positive nutrition and life changes, please hop on a call with me. I would love to show you how to approach nutrition, wellness and a healthy lifestyle without the fear factor, but instead with great results and joy.
Here is my link to my 1 hour free call with me:
Watch out for my next blog, in which I will go into details of what type of adaptogens I specifically like and for what reason.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Holistically Yours,
- Cordula, R.H.N