Transition
When you think of change, you naturally orient to the big, noticeable changes.
A change in career, lifestyle, or living arrangement come to mind.
Change, with a capital “C,” is well-established to be challenging and energetically-demanding to navigate.
The change that catches you by surprise is the change that is less distinct.
Big “C” change is switching from full-bodied pour over to decaffeinated drip.
Little “c” change is transitioning from a cappuccino to cold brew.
Transition is change; but your mind wants to categorize it differently.
In much the same way that you treat preparation for international travel differently than a short domestic flight, you naturally underestimate transition.
This is compounded by transition often involving a smaller change towards a favourable direction; you do not take it as seriously.
For your brain, the fundamental principle remains: all change is energetically demanding.
Whether you are transitioning coffees, roles within your organization, or approaches to a conditioned task, do not be surprised when you are more fatigued than expected.
Even the slightest transition challenges the heuristic and behavioural models of your brain to adapt.
Cold Brew season is here, embrace it,
- Morning Cup