Change is Hard, But Staying Stuck is Harder!

Let’s not sugarcoat it. Change is uncomfortable as hell.

It’s messy. It’s raw. It challenges every ounce of your identity.
But you know what’s also uncomfortable?

Staying in a body that no longer feels like yours.
Repeating habits that no longer serve you.
Telling yourself the same story… hoping for a different ending.

After working with hundreds of women in midlife, I’ve noticed a pattern.
It’s not lack of motivation.
It’s not discipline.
It’s not even the hormonal rollercoaster all the time (though yes — that’s real).

It’s ALSO the soundtrack you’ve been playing on repeat in your head.

That quiet (or not-so-quiet) voice that says:

  • “This is just what aging looks like.”

  • “I’ve tried everything — nothing works.”

  • “I’m too busy to focus on me right now.”

Those aren’t just passing thoughts.
They become your reality. Your biology listens. Your choices follow suit.

We have to understand…
”You Can’t Heal in the Same Environment That Made You Sick”

Let that sink in.

  • You can't heal your hormones while clinging to the same beliefs that created the chaos.

  • You can't optimize your body with the same mindset that’s been quietly sabotaging your progress.

  • You can't thrive in midlife while dragging around a narrative that was never yours to begin with.

So What Needs to Change?
Your thoughts. Your internal dialogue. And the story you’re still living in.

Because while yes, change is uncomfortable…you know what else is uncomfortable?

  • Waking up every day feeling bloated, tired, and defeated.

  • Avoiding mirrors and photos because you don’t recognize the woman looking back.

  • Watching life pass by while you keep saying “I’ll do more when life calms down.”

If no one has told you this lately:

You’re allowed to rewrite your story.
You’re allowed to want more.
And you’re capable of so much more than just “managing symptoms.”

But it all starts with choosing to shift.
Not by adding more to your plate, but by subtracting the thoughts that keep you staying small.

So the next time your brain tells you:

“Change is too hard…”

Remind yourself:

“So is staying exactly where I am.”

Erin Trier