The Psychology of your 20s 377. Why do we resist change?
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Jan 22, 2026 Navigating your 20s brings a unique fear of change, often paralyzing you while others leap forward. The podcast dives into how our brains are wired to resist change, highlighting the impact of loss aversion and the comfort of the familiar. It discusses the significant costs of remaining stagnant, including lost opportunities and connections. Listeners are encouraged to embrace fear as a signal of growth and explore practical steps to initiate change, all while reminding them that it's okay to act scared. Transforming fear into curiosity could open new doors!
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Resume Stalled By Fear Of Success
- Jemma Sbeg tells of a friend who polished a résumé for three months but feared applying because she might actually get the job.
- The story shows how fear of being unprepared freezes real opportunities.
Existential Fear Underpins Resistance
- Terror management theory ties our preference for routine to existential fears about fragility and control.
- Change threatens that sense of control, so clinging to 'fine' situations helps manage deeper anxieties.
The Hidden Costs Of Staying Put
- Staying the same carries opportunity costs: missed skills, relationships, money, and memories compound over time.
- Jemma Sbeg frames inaction as a costly choice that builds a limiting life narrative.