EP005: When Change Is Hard

The Better Living Blueprint Podcast with Eric Connor, LCPC

Better Living Blueprint by Eric Connor, MS, LCPC, CSAT

Is there something in your life that you badly want to change but you find it hard to do so? We get frustrated by the fact that we are stuck in some unlikely situation. Eric discusses When Change Is Hard and provides solutions that are helpful to everyone. Stay tuned!

“Community is key for individual change.” - Eric Connor

Acceptance of Dependence

The first thing we have to admit is that we cannot do things alone. Yes, we can try to change our routine, but we need someone to guide us through. Get yourself into a community who can help you in the process.

Studies show that being involved in accountability groups is really beneficial. When we’re with people who are going through the same, we likely move forward with them. It is healthy that you recognize that you can’t make it on your own.

Misconception About Change

We often think that change is just an easy switch in the brain. While it may be considered true in some aspects, it is not the same in all conditions. We have to realize that we have histories of both good and bad times which conditioned our brains what’s going to bring reward and punishment.

We experience tough times to which our bodies naturally respond against. We have to open ourselves up and deal with things differently. Change is a struggle, but we can take baby steps towards a more mature state.

Progress Not Perfection

Change is progress, not perfection. It is not something we could achieve overnight. It takes a long time to do so, but it leads us to an overwhelming outcome.

We have to stop thinking that we need to perfect things right there and then. When we do, we give up. Let’s go through each day one step at a time and eventually find ourselves in a situation much better than we started.

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