2. Are you ready to change? Researchers have identified five “stages of change”that most people go through as they adopt new habits and behaviors. These next few slides will explain these stages in more so you can identify which stages describes you.
3. STAGE 1:PRE-CONTEMPLATION “I’m not physically active, and I do not intend to change my physical activity level” Pre-contemplation is when an individual is not even thinking about adopting a new habit.
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8. To Sum Up Stages of Change Change takes placein stages.
9. To Sum Up Stages of Change Progress isn’t always in one direction. For every 2 steps forward,there may be 1 step back.
10. To Sum Up Stages of Change You may spend more time in one stage than you do another.
11. To Sum Up Stages of Change It is normal to reach action stage and then fall back into preparation. It does not mean failure, that is just how change works. The point is to stick with it and never lose sight of your goals!
12. Tips to success Take one step at a timeDon’t rush into big changes. Studies show that the best way for most of us to make lasting changes is one step at a time, experimenting until we find what works for us.
13. Tips to success 2. Go at your own paceEveryone progresses through ‘stages’ at different pace. It is important to stay focused on your progress and apply the various skills you are learning.
14. Tips to success 3. Track your progressWrite down your activit. It is important to track progress so you know where you started and what you achieve.
15. Now determine your current stage of change. What stage can you relate to the best?
