Research has shown that the process of self change is a
staged process. You will move from not thinking about changing
a behavior, to thinking about it, to planning to change,
and then testing out ways to do it before you actually start.
When thinking about changing
or adopting a behavior, ask yourself the following questions:
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What change
do I want to make? |
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Why do
I really want to change the behavior (the benefits -
the "pros")? |
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What are
some of the obstacles I face
when making this change (the "cons")? |
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Do the
pros out weigh the cons (more benefits than obstacles)? |
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What would
it take for me to change the behavior and overcome my
cons? |
To move forward you need realistic
strategies to move you from not thinking, to thinking, to
planning, to doing, and to continue doing.
What is your level of readiness
to change a behavior?
- I won't do it
- I can't do it
- I may do it
- I will do it
- I am doing it
- I am still doing
it
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[wellcoaches (2009). Am I
ready to change? www.wellcoaches.com]
