Just DO IT!
I have recently upgraded my hearing aids to Phonak. These have helped me a great deal with communication at work and at home. I also like to watch and identify birds and the new hearing aids are awesome ! I wear them all the time. It took a few weeks to get used to soft sounds I didn't usually hear (even with the older model of hearing aids) and adjust to what sounds needed attention. I also initially balked at the cost, BUT THE COST VS LIFE STYLE BENEFIT IS WELL WORTH IT! They are lightweight and unless I tell someone, they do not know I have them on.