What is Behind the Looking Glass?

When working with seniors, we will deal with the issue of procrastination. Those who truly need to move are staying in their homes and are susceptible to crisis management. It is critical to understand what is behind that procrastination. You will hear that, “I have too much stuff”, or “this is just too overwhelming”. Those are surface excuses which are unconsciously used to fend off the actual move that is necessary.

Fear of the unknown, fear of change is behind those reasons for not making a move and then the procrastination that paralyses these seniors that would be far better off in a new safe and thriving environment.

“One is never afraid of the unknown: one is afraid of the known coming to an end.”…Jiddu Krishnamurti

“Replace fear of the unknown with curiosity”…Danny Gokey

“Do not fear to step into the unknown for where there is risk, there is also reward”…Lori Hard

“A fear of the unknown keeps a lot of people from leaving bad situations” …Kathie Lee Gifford

These quotes are helpful concepts to help those who need your guidance as they move forward from fear, to a life made better with your knowledge and expertise as their agent.

By Bruce Nemovitz, Partner Bruce Allen Consultants…SRES Agent