How to Change successfully

Help rejecting complainers are people who complain but don't actually want help or change. In therapy, it's important to understand what is preventing someone from changing and embracing uncertainty. With freedom comes responsibility, making it harder to blame others for our lives. Change involves different stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Many New Year's resolutions fail because people underestimate the importance of maintenance. Self-compassion is crucial when slipping up, as it allows for reflection and accountability. The longer we stay in the maintenance phase, the easier it becomes to make the change our new normal.

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