My mom is one of those people who hate change. She says it’s better to stick to what she knows than try new stuff. But, we always try to nudge her from her comfort zone. For instance, my sibling and I made a pact to help mom upgrade the house. Even after offering to pay, it’s taken mom time to change the wallpaper in the kitchen. We understand that this gives her anxiety, but we also see how much she admires the new features in our homes. Last year, mom came to visit me and see the grandkids. We had just installed a new cooling system, and the house felt much better. It was summer, and mom always commented positively about the cool air. She said her old AC was still working but always felt uncomfortable in the house. After a week of experiencing our home’s amazing modern cooling system, mom was willing to change the one at home. She asked me to come over and help find a reliable AC business to take care of the installation. Mom wasn’t sure she’d go ahead with it if one of us wasn’t there with her. I went home on my day off work and got in touch with a nearby AC business with amazing reviews. About an hour later, an HVAC technician came by the house to inspect the old AC and recommend the best unit for my mom’s home. We got a quote, made the payment and a few days later, the HVAC technician returned to replace the aging AC. Now, mom is happy enjoying the new cooling system in her home. She’s even speaking about changing the thermostat from the old dial unit to a smart one.