For change—real change—to happen, there must be a reason.
Sometimes, that reason is thrust upon us. Like the global pandemic that has told us clearly and forcibly that we must change our behaviors and observe sensible social distancing, wearing protective masks, etc.
Or there is the smoker with a sedentary lifestyle who suffers a heart attack—they might decide to change habits, become more active, eat sensibly and get their health in order.
Statistics show that about 30% who have a heart attack go on to have a second. Of these 30%, it’s safe to assume that there is a percentage that refused (or were unable) to shift their habits sufficiently to prevent another one.
For real change, to occur, we need to buy in to the reason for it and make serious efforts to create new habits. It’s not easy, but considering the stakes, I’d say it’s worth it.
During this ‘situation’, most people take the threat seriously and mask and glove up in supermarkets and in public places. It’s sensible and fair and reasonable to change behaviors for the sake of your own health and others.
There are those who blatantly refuse to “buy in” and act in ways that put the health and safety of others at risk (kind of like those in the 30% group above).
We can look at change as terrible, disruptive and painful or we can see it in a different light.
Change is positive if it eliminates bad habits.
Change is important for innovation.
Change is necessary for growth.
