Listen "How do I know if my reluctance to change is normal–or neurotic?"
Episode Synopsis
Change has a way of stirring unease even when we know it’s necessary, and hesitation is often interpreted too quickly as weakness or fear. But reluctance isn’t automatically a problem; in many cases, it’s a natural, protective response that deserves attention rather than dismissal. In this Self-Coaching episode, we explore the psychology of this resistance and ask a more helpful question: how do you tell the difference between healthy caution and a neurotic pattern of insecurity? Instead of assuming that all resistance is something to overcome, we look at what reluctance may be trying to communicate—and when it’s signaling something worth respecting.
This podcast will help you examine your own patterns around change. We’ll look at how insecurity amplifies uncertainty, and how to evaluate whether your reluctance is grounded in self-trust or driven by fear. The goal isn’t to push yourself toward change indiscriminately, but to develop the discernment to know when change is being avoided—and when it’s wisely being deferred.
This podcast will help you examine your own patterns around change. We’ll look at how insecurity amplifies uncertainty, and how to evaluate whether your reluctance is grounded in self-trust or driven by fear. The goal isn’t to push yourself toward change indiscriminately, but to develop the discernment to know when change is being avoided—and when it’s wisely being deferred.
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