{"id":13981,"date":"2026-01-11T23:59:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/time-for-a-reboot\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T21:42:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:42:49","slug":"time-for-a-reboot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/time-for-a-reboot\/","title":{"rendered":"Time for a reboot"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ron
Ron Price<\/span>cca<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

I\u2019m probably not the least tech-savvy person you know, but I\u2019m confident I\u2019m not the most either. Fortunately, I have a reliable and competent expert I can call on when I encounter computer challenges that require more technological expertise than I possess. About the only tool in my personal toolbox is to shut it down and reboot. Quite often, that simple step solves the problem, and I\u2019m able to continue my work.<\/p>\n

I like to think of a new year as an opportunity for a similar kind of reboot, especially when it comes to life and relationships. Without much warning, we can drift into ruts. Days pass, routines settle in, and we operate more on autopilot than intention. That\u2019s not always bad, but over time it can quietly rob us of growth, purpose, and connection. Relationships, in particular, can grow stale if they aren\u2019t treated with care.<\/p>\n

As 2026 has arrived, it may be worth taking an honest look at the relationships in your life. Some may be strong and life-giving. Others may feel strained, distant, or simply neglected. That kind of reflection can be uncomfortable, because recognizing a problem often means acknowledging the need for change. And if we\u2019re honest, change is a word that carries some baggage. Many of us have begun a new year with good intentions, only to watch those intentions fade within days or weeks.<\/p>\n

This week, I\u2019d like to share a tool you may find helpful if you want your desired changes to last beyond January. It was developed in 1991 by T. Knoster and identifies five essential elements required for meaningful and lasting change: vision, skills, incentives, resources, and an action plan. Miss any one of these, and the likelihood of real change drops dramatically. You can have four out of five and still find yourself stuck.<\/p>\n

Without a clear vision, confusion is almost guaranteed. You may be working hard, but toward what, exactly? Without clarity, progress is difficult to recognize, and discouragement often follows. Vision gives direction and helps you know when you\u2019re moving forward.<\/p>\n

Even with vision, a lack of skills can lead to anxiety. You know what you want to change, but you don\u2019t quite know how. That gap between desire and ability can be frustrating and exhausting.<\/p>\n

Add vision and skills, but remove incentives -the deeper \u201cwhy\u201d \u2013 and resistance often sets in. You\u2019ve probably heard it said that people resist change. I believe it\u2019s more accurate to say people resist being changed. Most of us can recall changes we chose to make and are still glad we did. We can also remember times when someone else insisted we change, and we may still feel a twinge of resentment. Incentives matter because they carry us through moments when motivation, energy, and enthusiasm naturally dip.<\/p>\n

Resources are another critical component. Even with vision, skills, and incentives, progress can stall if you lack the necessary time, support, tools, or emotional bandwidth. Few things are more discouraging than wanting to change but feeling unequipped to do so.<\/p>\n

Finally, meaningful change requires an action plan. Without one, it\u2019s easy to stay busy without making progress, like walking quickly on a treadmill and never getting anywhere.<\/p>\n

As you move through 2026, I invite you, as I invite myself, to reflect on areas of life and relationships that aren\u2019t quite where you\u2019d like them to be. A thoughtful reboot, one that includes all five of these elements, may help you enter 2027 with a deeper sense of growth, connection, and satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Ron Price, who has a master\u2019s degree in counseling from the University of New Mexico, is author of the \u201cPlay Nice in Your Sandbox\u201d book series and creator of the CPR Mastery video course. He is available for workshops and staff training. Contact Ron at ron@ronprice.com<\/a> and (505) 324-6328. Learn more at ronprice.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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