Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Change can be challenging and frightening. Even when we engage in bad habits, it feels safer on a neurological level to continue, especially when what is unfamiliar and unsafe contrasts with our existing patterns.
Sarah emphasises that when encouraging others to change, whether they are business leaders, politicians, or neighbours, we must remember this. Feeling labelled and judged can evoke shame. It may seem like a competitive situation where the challenge feels like an attack. That's why Sarah advises that instead of retreating into harshness when faced with resistance to change, we should be extra gentle in our responses.
Challenging people to change means helping them feel safe - gentle protest gives a firm back and a soft front to build trust and create conditions for real change.
the-haven.co/gentle-protest
Change can be challenging and frightening. Even when we engage in bad habits, it feels safer on a neurological level to continue, especially when what is unfamiliar and unsafe contrasts with our existing patterns.
Sarah emphasises that when encouraging others to change, whether they are business leaders, politicians, or neighbours, we must remember this. Feeling labelled and judged can evoke shame. It may seem like a competitive situation where the challenge feels like an attack. That's why Sarah advises that instead of retreating into harshness when faced with resistance to change, we should be extra gentle in our responses.
Challenging people to change means helping them feel safe - gentle protest gives a firm back and a soft front to build trust and create conditions for real change.
the-haven.co/gentle-protest
