DARN-C 😣
Goal Setting ⭐
Readiness Ruler 📏
Values 🌈
Motivation in Action 🎬
100
What does DARN-C stand for?
Darn change!
100
Goals should be ______ rather than vague.
Specific
100
The readiness scale ranges from this number to this number.
0-10 OR 0%-100%
100
What are values?
Your desire for how you want to behave as a human being.
100
Alex just finished a challenging meal plan. They feel proud but nervous about their next snack. What might impact their motivation to continue?
Example: Feelings of pride, nervousness, urges to avoid snack, etc.
200
What does the "D" stand for in DARN-C?
Desire
200
This time frame was suggested for imagining a realistic goal.
What is within 24 hours or a few days?
200
These three things are rated for each goal.
Importance, confidence, and readiness.
200
Values guide your life like this navigation tool.
Compass or GPS
200
Sam thinks, “I’ll never get this right.” They feel frustrated and notice tension in their shoulders. What might impact their motivation?
Example: Negative thoughts, frustration, physical tension, etc.
300
This part of DARN-C represents your belief that “I can do this.” Which letter is it?
"A"- Ability
300
What type of goal is more helpful: “eat better” or “eat my full meal plan tonight”?
“eat my full meal plan tonight”
300
These can change and affect where you stand on the readiness ruler.
(Hint: 3CM or ARC)
Emotions, thoughts, sensations, urges, or behaviors.
300
Where do our values come from?
Values may come from our family or friends, things you saw growing up or see in others you admire.
300
Jordan feels excited about a body-image goal and notices butterflies in their stomach. They also have the urge to tell a friend about it. What might impact their motivation?
Example: Excitement, physical sensation (butterflies), urge to use supports, etc.
400
“I hope to… I plan to… I will try to…” These are examples of statements for which DARN-C letter?
"C"- Commitment
400
T/F: Your motivation must be high to set a goal.
FALSE.
400
Feeling anxious, hopeful, or discouraged can affect this on the readiness ruler.
Your readiness or motivation level.
400
If your goals align with this, you are more likely to follow through even when it’s hard.
Your values
400
Taylor wants to follow their meal plan but just had a fight with a family member. They feel sad and distracted. What might impact their motivation?
Example: Negative emotions and distraction, potentially impacting confidence.
500
In the motivation model DARN-C, what does each letter stand for?
D- Desire (what you want or wish for)
A- Ability (belief in your capability to change)
R- Reasons (why you want to change)
N- Need (sense of importance or urgency to change)
C- Commitment (statements about actions you will take)
500
What can help you come up with goals if you feel stuck?
Hearing others share their goals
500
This concept explains why someone may feel unsure or mixed about change.
Ambivalence
500
T/F: Values are not what others want for you; they are what you want for yourself.
True
500
Casey is thinking about a recovery goal while noticing tension in their chest and a racing heart. They feel conflicted- want to change but also want to avoid discomfort. How could this affect motivation?
Example: physical sensations signaling stress, thoughts of avoidance, negative emotions, negative thoughts, etc.