CHOOSING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Stages of Change Model

Series of stages that people move through for each desired lifestyle/behavioral change

Behavior change is a process Not an overnight event- can take weeks,

months, years

Key is maintenance

Five Stages of Change

Stage 1: Pre-contemplation

The individual is: Unwilling or ready to make a change in his/her

life Possibly giving up hope based on previous

attempts and failures at the specific behavior change

Processes that promote change within this stage: Consciousness-raising Social liberation Healthy relationships

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Stage 2: Contemplation

The individual is: Increasingly aware of a problem Reflecting about the need for change Searching for motivation and strength

Processes that promote change within this stage: Emotional arousal Self-reevaluation

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Stage 3: Preparation

The individual is: Analyzing and monitoring current

behaviors Setting goals

Processes that promote change within this stage: Commitment

Stage 4: Action

The individual is: Implementing new

behavior Committing a great

deal of time and energy

Processes that promote change within this stage: Reward Countering Environmental

control

Stage 5: Maintenance

Maintenance begins 6 months after implementing new behavior

Essential to: Reward continued positive behavior Identify and develop solutions for

potential challenges Avoid negative triggers

LET’S BEGIN TODAY TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES TO

A HEALTHIER YOU!

What Stage of Change are you in?