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Everyone fears change. It means we need to move outside our comfort zone. It’s scary for three reasons:

It’s seen as immediate – a one-time thing
It’s perceived as big. When ever anyone says, “There will be some changes coming your way,” they’re considered to be “big” changes. If they’re more along the lines of “adjustments,” however, then everyone wonders why there was an announcement about it.
It’s seen as “more work.” Remember the days when technology was supposed to make our work “easier?” I’m sure you’ll agree that’s not necessarily the case. Sure, technology can help us turn on the lights in the house or start the car before before we get there, think of those 80-year-olds who now need to log into a Netflix account and use multi-factor authentication just to be able to watch a movie. Sure, they can subscribe to a cable service, but then they have to pay over $200 for something they used to just “turn on.” How is that easier? Moreover, in the workplace, the computer was supposed to cut one’s workload by almost 50%. Employers, unfortunately, didn’t see that as a way for employees to have a better work/life balance, but realized that their employees could do twice the amount of work for the same remuneration.

But change is possible. While there may be some “set-up” necessary, convenience should eventually result. Because the term “eventually” makes sense, then change is a process – a transition, if you will – rather than a one-time thing. And, just as it may not be “big,” there may be a series of little adjustments that need to take place for optimum results.

It’s hoped that these articles can help to dispel some of the fear of change. Sure it’s challenging, but you can’t spell challenge without change. Otherwise, you’re just left with “lle.”