Are
You Ready for Change?
Nobody’s perfect, so there’s probably something about your life,
habits or routine that you’d like to change. Maybe you want to eat healthier or
exercise more. To improve your chances of making a long-lasting change, try
these tips.
1. List the benefits of healthy change. To increase your chance of success, remember to pick just one or
two areas of your life that you want to change. Then write down exactly what
you could gain by making a change. You might note that you’d have more energy
if you exercised, for example, or lower your blood pressure if you ate
healthier meals.
2. Evaluate your readiness for change. Behavior change happens over time, not overnight. Knowing where
you are in the change process can help you develop a plan for moving forward –
and ultimately achieving lifelong change. Which stage of change describes you?
Considering making a change –
You’re thinking about change, and see some of the benefits. You see a lot of
roadblocks, too, though. You’re just not sure if change is possible or will be
worth the effort.
Planning or taking some action –
Change now looks like a real possibility, and you believe that the benefits
will be worth the work. You have a plan for overcoming roadblocks and you’re
starting to lay the foundation for change.
Making the change – You are making
the change, and working hard to make it part of your routine. You are committed
to your goal.
3. Move towards change by creating a S-M-A-R-T
goal. A S-M-A-R-T goal is:
Specific – You know
exactly what you need to do.
Measurable – You can track
your progress easily and objectively.
Attainable – You have a
clear vision of the steps you’ll take.
Realistic – You are honest
with yourself about the challenges, and have a good plan for confronting them.
Timely – You have a
clear, reasonable timeline.
Example of a SMART goal: For the next three
months (timely and measurable), I will go for a brisk walk (specific, realistic
and attainable).
When creating your S-M-A-R-T goal, try to
frame your goal in terms of what you can control.
4. Stay on track. It takes time for a healthy change to become a solid habit. In
the meantime, you’re more likely to stay committed to your goal if you:
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