You might think that your closest friends and family will happily support your efforts to change your lifestyle. After all, why wouldn’t your tribe be your biggest cheerleaders?

What you’ll probably find is that most people want you to succeed, but there will be some who are not as positive as you’d hope.

Why is this?

It’s because change can be scary. Your lifestyle change efforts will have direct effects on your peeps, and not everyone wants things to change.

Appreciate that fear of change can affect people’s behavior towards you, regardless of your relationship.

The good news is that even people who seem to be resistant to change almost invariably come around. It can take time, so let’s explore some ways that can help both you and your tribe stay connected through the coming weeks and months.