stages of change
first stage of change
precontemplation
this process is when you might treat yourself with something nice for hard work
reward
part of personal assessment wheel dealing with currency
Money and finances
increased awareness causes and consequences
consciousness raising
Do you have access to fresh, healthy food?
nutrition
second stage of change
contemplation
Person chooses to substitute new behaviors and interactions to support the desired change
countering
part of wheel dealing with relatives
family
assess one's self image with and without an unhealthy behavior
self-reevaluation
Are you getting regular physical activity whenever you can, and making it fun?
physical activity
third stage of change
preparation
Creating altering or avoiding cues that trigger a behavior
environmental control
portion dealing with girlfriend or boyfriend
significant other
increased emotional experience
dramatic relief
Are you getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night whenever possible?
sleep
fourth stage of change
Action
person experiences strong emotional feelings that result in a movement towards change
emotional arousal
aspect dealing with a job
career
assess how one's behavior affects one's social environment
environmental reevaluation
Have you tried tools that can help you cut down or quit using tobacco products, alcohol, or other drugs?
alcohol or drug use
fifth stage of change
maintenance
person identifies and uses a variety of supportive people to help reinforce the desired changes
helping relationships
portion involving feeling good physically and mentally
health and wellbeing
social support that combine caring, trust, openness and acceptance for a healthy behavior
helping relationships
Do you wear medical alert jewelry to help others help you?
medication safety