If you’re like most people, you resist change. We are all hard-wired, to some extent, to oppose any upset to our equilibrium … even when it’s ultimately a good thing. Part of the problem is that one of the evolutionarily oldest parts of our brain, the amygdala, interprets change as a threat. This signals us to enter self-defense and self-preservation mode. Because change engages a very old part of our brain, the newer, more logical and rational parts of our brains — the prefrontal cortex — take a backseat. We typically have to make a great effort to thoughtfully evaluate the changes occurring in our lives in terms of positives and negatives, exhibiting a willingness to be open-minded instead of just auto-resisting.
Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: How do we adapt to all the Week 7 changes for Week 8 and beyond?
