TOO MUCH EFFORT
Why might someone feel like changing something is “too much work”?
takes energy, feels overwhelming, requires new habits
What makes change feel risky?
fear of failure, uncertainty, losing something
Why is staying the same sometimes easier than changing?
familiar, routine, less thinking
Why would someone not change if they don’t see a benefit?
no motivation, not worth it
Someone avoids work because it feels stressful. What barrier is this?
effort (and possibly comfort)
What makes something feel harder in the moment than it actually is?
emotions, stress, lack of motivation
Why might someone wait until the last minute to try something new?
avoids thinking about it, delays pressure, hopes the situation changes
What happens when someone stays in the same routine for a long time?
becomes automatic, harder to change, stops noticing it
Why might someone stop trying if they don’t see results right away?
no immediate payoff, feels pointless, loses motivation
Someone says “I don’t care” but keeps getting consequences. What barrier is this?
no clear benefit / protecting self
What makes a task feel bigger or harder than it actually is?
overthinking, stress, low motivation
What’s something someone might be afraid of losing if they change?
control, identity, relationships, comfort
Any automatic behaviors, routines, muscle memory
Why do short-term rewards beat long-term ones?
immediate payoff feels stronger
Someone wants to change but says “what if I mess up?” What barrier is this?
risk
Which types of changes usually take the most time and energy?
habits, emotions, routines, long-term changes
When do people usually take a risk they’ve been avoiding?
when pressure builds, when consequences get real, when it finally feels worth it
When does comfort start to become a problem?
when it stops growth, increases stress, keeps patterns going
Why might someone say “it’s not a big deal”?
minimizing problem, avoiding pressure
Someone keeps doing the same thing because “it’s just how I am.” What barrier is this?
comfort / identity
Why might someone give up before finishing something difficult?
feels too hard, gets frustrated, loses energy
Why might someone avoid trying if other people will see the outcome?
fear of judgment, embarrassment, social pressure
Why can comfort be stronger than wanting change?
immediate safety outweighs long-term benefit
If someone keeps saying ‘it’s not a big deal,’ what are they missing about the situation?
they don’t see the impact, don’t see a reason to change, don’t see the benefit
Someone refuses to change even though it causes problems. What would need to change for them to try?
increase benefit, reduce effort, reduce risk, disrupt comfort