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Delta is the symbol for change in science: chemistry/math/physics. OK, that’s a terrible definition. But, it gets to how I’m referring to it in the subject of this post as An Anti-Delta Force. (For more info see delta from dictionary.com.)

I just came across good info about overcoming resistance to change. (Resistance to Change by A. J. Schuler, Psy. D.) Here is a quick bullet of the Top Ten Reasons People Resist Change:

1. The risk of change is seen as greater than the risk of standing still.
2. People feel connected to other people who are identified with the old way.
3. People have no role models for the new activity.
4. People fear they lack the competence to change.
5. People feel overloaded and overwhelmed.
6. People have a healthy skepticism and want to be sure new ideas are sound.
7. People fear hidden agendas among would-be reformers.
8. People feel the proposed change threatens their notions of themselves.
9. People anticipate a loss of status or quality of life.
10. People genuinely believe that the proposed change is a bad idea.

Does anyone know anyone who has not had to deal with change? It is such a part of everyday living. For a logical thinker, this helps me understand a little bit more about other people and helps me to be a little more empathetic. It helps me understand more about myself.

Different people enjoy different things, and adapt and adopt change in different ways. (Side note: Speaking of change, I went to see Pocket Change (http://www.pchangemusic.com) last night. They are good, and the music was fun!) I have been known to be an early adopter. Yet those around me that I would argue are the most resistant to change, have argued that I don’t like change. Huh? Well, that’s because different perspectives yield different views and different realities. I can’t argue with someone else’s feelings. But, I can empathize, and I can listen, and I can participate in conversation and I can enjoy the spice of life that different viewpoints bring.

How do you let change affect you?