Stages of Change
In this stage of change, a person is evaluating options and weighing pros and cons, but are not ready to take any action at the present.
What is the contemplation stage of change?
Ancient religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity all had components of this , which allows one to practice mindfulness.
What is meditation?
These are repetitive behaviors that run on auto pilot.
What are habits?
People, places, or things can be this.
What is a trigger?
All attempts at changing behaviors starts with these even if they are small.
"What are steps?"
This stage of change asks relates to someone being in denial about a problem.
What is the precontemplation stage of change?
This is the ability to recognize your own feelings, behaviors, and characteristics.
What is self-awareness?
In Tolkien's writings, Hobbits are usually known as these.
What are halflings?
Having one of these can definitely be a source of support in your recovery.
What is a battle buddy or sponsor?
Often people will focus on this and forget about the steps to arrive there.
"What is the goal or end results?"
This stage of change involves setting a goal, making plans and small changes.
What is the preparation stage of change?
Emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial.
What is the Eight Dimensions of Wellness?
This renowned author gave us Bilbo Baggins.
Who is J. R. R. Tolkien?
When you get cravings, doing another activity allows your mind to this?
What is become distracted?
Don't just acknowledge your successes but do this to them.
"What is reward?"
Everyone will go through the stages of change as they are attempting to change this.
What is behavior?
This is a mindful practice that can help us begin to develop more awareness of the physical sensations within the various parts of the body.
"What is a body scan?"
This is the main continent where all of Tolken's fantasy stories occur.
What is middle-earth?
Do this when you know that getting into a situation may lead to using.
"What is avoid or leave?"
These do not have to be big in order to celebrate.
"What are accomplishments?"
This is technically not a stage of change, but is a could happen in the recovery journey.
What is a relapse?
This practice of mindfulness allows you to focus on the rise and fall of your abdomen.
What is mindfulness of breathing?
DAILY DOUBLE
When experiencing a trigger, craving, or urge, taking this can be the difference between using and refusing.
What is a stop or pause?
Behaviors that are rewarded are most likely to do this.
What is occur again?