Employment
Joe has a big report due today and has no idea where to start. All of the numbers look confusing. What is his barrier?
Uncertainty, poor communication skills, lack of discipline
Bonus: What stage of change is he in?
Steve bombed his History exam yesterday and is not feeling prepared for his English test today. He has 3 hours before the test and is just going to watch tv to decompress. He'll either pass it or he won't - the teacher doesn't like him anyway. What is his barrier?
Lack of discipline & blaming others
Bonus: What stage of change is he in?
Michelle despises dusting and figures that nobody is coming over during the pandemic to see her house, anyway. She'd rather spend her time reading a good book. What's her barrier?
Lack of discipline
Bonus: What stage of change is she in?
Susan is trying to quit smoking but just bummed a cigarette from her co-worker. She doesn't have the money for the patch and decided to just forget about it for now. What is her barrier?
Lack of resources & discipline
Bonus: What stage of change is she in?
Lisa wants the promotion to shift manager. She talked with her friend about it and he told her that he doesn't think she will get it and shouldn't bother trying. What is her barrier?
Uncertainty
Bonus: What stage of change is she in?
Mary is in a group project with 3 other students, none of whom have done their parts. She did her section and refuses to do any more. It's due today. What is her barrier?
Blaming others, lack of time, poor communication skills
Bonus: What stage of change is she in?
Joyce has a hard time paying her bills each month and the cable will be shut off. She could move to a cheaper apartment but wouldn't be able to bring her boyfriend with her. What is her barrier?
Lack of money, resources & other people
Bonus: What stage of change is she in?
Tim hit the snooze for a third time. Now he won't have time to go to the gym. What is his barrier?
Lack of discipline & time
Bonus: What stage of change is he in?
Tom's car needs a new muffler. He has no other transportation to work and has resorted to calling in sick until he gets the money to fix it. What is his barrier?
Lack of resources
Bonus: What stage of change is he in?
Bob needs down time, but needs to complete a paper, study for exams and do his laundry by tomorrow. His thoughts are just swirling. What is his barrier?
Lack of time and clarity
Bonus: What stage of change is he in?
Ethan feels like everybody's blood sugar levels have gone up during the pandemic. We're all stress eating. There's no point in changing his diet until we're not masking up anymore. What is his barrier?
Blaming others (the pandemic)
Bonus: What stage of change is he in?
Joan's cat kept her up all night wanting to play. She is supposed to meet her friend for a movie but can't seem to get off of the couch. What is her barrier?
Lack of energy & blaming others
Bonus: What stage of change is she in?