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Change overwhelms me, from new places to updated phones. Why make a switch if I’m happy with the status quo?

It’s hard to know if changes will make life better or worse

Perspective by
Lily contributor
April 24, 2019 at 1:29 p.m. EDT

Recently, I started to wonder if it’s harder to adjust to change as I get older. If I become too risk-adverse, I may suffer personally, and my daily life may feel stagnant.

How do I avoid complacency and always strive for a challenge, even when change feels uncomfortable?