Humans are creatures of comfort; we like to figure things out and know what to expect next. This is why young children love to read the same book or watch the same movie over and over again; they know what happens next and there are no suprises. It is natural for us to resist change. 
However, the problem with resisting change is that change is inevitable. As we develop and adapt we shed or outgrow old habits.
Holding on to habits that no longer serve us takes way more time effort and energy than trying something new. For example, having 2-3 beers after work every day may be a helpful way to unwind after a stressful day of a new job. But after you get better at your job and it becomes less stressful, drinking those beers may now be keeping you from doing something else that you wanted to do, like exercise in the evening or wake up early the next day to meditate.
An article in The Journal of American Geriatrics Society interviewed several people over 100 years old. The main commonality between all centenarians was not necessarily that they all took great care of their health, but that they were all willing to change. They all understood that change was an inevitable part of life and did not resist it. When we spend time and energy resisting the inevitable, it increases our stress levels, costs more energy, and negatively affects our health and longevity. So even though the unknown is scary and uncomfortable, embracing the discomfort will not only make your life easier in the long run, but will also help you create the life you love!
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