19/09/2020
🎢ONE STEP AT A TIME:
🐾Changing habits may not be very easy. It is a process that is done successfully in stages & small steps over time.
🌟Explore the stages of change to identify where you fall in your quest for a healthier you:
1️⃣ PRE-CONTEMPLATION:
🤷🏻♀️Unaware of behaviour or need for change, not planning to change.
🔹TIP: Read this and ask yourself whether do you need to really bring a change in your habits.
2️⃣ CONTEMPLATION:
🙇🏻♀️Thinking about change, seeking out for support & information.
🔸Tip: Make a list of the benefits and a list of the barriers that could get in the way can be helpful. Review this list of pros & cons, then ask yourself, how this change will affect your life.
3️⃣ PREPARATION:
👩🏻💻Planning to make change, gathering confidence and resources.
🔹TIP: Figure out your specific goals, look at your list of pros and cons, make an action plan from those. Anticipate the types of barriers you may encounter & solutions that you can incorporate when barriers do exist!
4️⃣ ACTION:
🚶♀️Taking positive steps to make change & putting plans into practice.
🔸TIP: During this stage you are adjusting to the new changes & troubleshooting any challenges that take place. A habit is created over time & tracking your progress will help you make adjustments to stay in line with your goals. Slip-ups will happen so be prepared to get back on track when a they do, rather than allowing them to ruin your goals, focus on each step that you take on your journey.
5️⃣ MAINTENANCE:
✅Achieving results & behaviour becomes a part of your daily life.
🔹TIP: Your change has now become a habit & you have overcome challenges, setbacks & been able to stick with your plan. To keep this new habit fresh, add variety to your routine, stay motivated by rewarding yourself. Have a plan for any setbacks and challenges by problem solving and creating an action plan. Challenge yourself by expanding your goals!
🤔Did you find where you are in your stage of change?
DM me 📨 or comment below👇
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