Why Change Is Simple
The potential for change often seems challenging—but once set in motion, change energizes itself to perpetual growth. There’s a paradoxical aspect of making life changes that isn’t talked about enough.
TL;DR
- Change feels hard because it requires extra personal energy to overcome the path of least resistance.
- Personal energy can be viewed like money in a bank account, with a limited amount available in the short term.
- Focusing energy on a new habit or change is more effective than relying solely on willpower.
- Increasing overall personal energy through improved sleep, diet, and exercise supports long-term change.
- Persevering through the initial challenging phase of a change leads to progress, which then becomes a source of motivation and energy.