Comments on: Do You Really Need to Change or Are You Just a Change Junkie?

By: dawn

dawn — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:05:37 +0000

Im about to move for like the 20th time now, Ive already rearranged my rooms and or furniture and feel like im going to explode if I dont drop everything and go somewhere else. Now its hard to find a job that will move me around every few months. Im just starting to get worried that when I finally realize that moving isnt going to help, that Ill eventually give up and settle with whatever mondane existance im in at the moment.

By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:03:04 +0000

@Nikka
Glad you got something out of it and welcome to the tribe!

By: Nikka

Nikka — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:08:35 +0000

I thought that feeling bored was just a feeling. I didn’t realize that there was that underlying craving for change until I read your post. I guess I’m a change junkie… But I’m happy to know that I’m not alone. Thanks for sharing this.

By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:06:09 +0000

@Bengt
It’s so much easier to work on the little bits and dance around the big stuff, isn’t it? Authors suffer from this all the time writing around the big events instead of tackling the action head on. Good luck!

@Nathalie
I’ve heard a lot about Barbara Sher’s book – you’re right – some people are simply programmed for change and a book like Sher’s will help them manage that need for change without losing focus.

@Jeanelle
Glad I could help bring the issue into focus for you!

@Lorraine
Yes, when I think of the “work” it’ll take to achieve my dreams I get discouraged, but when I think about the investment I’m making in my future I feel energized. Good way of expressing it!

@Amber
I’m always fascinated how our needs change – sometimes we need to push through a transformation, other times the need is to push through remaining constant. I too am excited for Colin and his discovery of an equilibrium.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:44:22 +0000

Man can I relate to this. I too feel I am a change junkie. And what I have discovered as it looks like you have as well, is that it’s in the opposite of what we think we want that we grow immensely. It’s when we push ourselves to stay put that we learn. I am excited for Colin because I think he has found a happy balance. Great ideas and honest work! Love it