Willingness to change

Willingness to change is the willingness to make an effort to change a behavior, situation or way of functioning.

Definition

The mere desire to change does not mean change. It can be the beginning of a process, but it requires specifying the reasons, costs, resources and first behaviors. In practice, ambivalence often appears: people want change and at the same time are afraid of its consequences. Therefore, effective work with change is not about increasing motivation, but about reducing friction and building real readiness.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

Write down two lists: what I will gain from the change and what I will lose if I actually make it. Then select the smallest test step.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to confuse strong emotion after a decision with lasting readiness. The second mistake is to ignore the hidden benefits of the old scheme.

Questions for self-reflection

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Sources

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