Why do most people resist change?

Most people resist change because they feel safe and comfortable with what they know.

Imagine you have a favorite pair of socks, soft, cozy, and always there when you need them. One day, someone gives you new socks that are bright green and have little monsters on them. At first, they might look silly or even scratchy. But the old socks feel just right. That’s how change feels to some people: familiar things are like your favorite socks, and new things can seem strange or even a bit scary.

• You know exactly how your old socks fit, they’re like your favorite routine at school or playing with your best friend.
• New socks might be fun too, but you need time to get used to them, just like trying a new game or moving to a new classroom.

Sometimes, people don’t realize how much they’ve grown until they try something different. But that doesn’t mean change is bad, it’s just like switching from your old socks to new ones: at first, it feels weird, but soon you might love them too!