Motivational interviewing helps individuals resolve ambivalence towards change by tipping the decisional balance in favor of growth. Resolving ambivalence is mistakenly thought to require no recognition of the cons of change; however, these cons often remain relevant. Acknowledging that the status quo has benefits that are still present, but matter less, enables individuals to commit to their envisioned future. Understanding that one doesn't need complete certainty about change can alleviate pressure and resistance, fostering a more conducive environment for change and personal growth.
It's a common error—not only among people who are considering change, but also among MI practitioners—to believe that resolving ambivalence requires that we no longer perceive any cons at all.
But the good news is that the cons of change do not need to disappear in order to commit to a new direction or way of being.
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