Stages of Change
In this stage of change, a person is 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 have components of this practice of mindfulness.
What is meditation?
These are repetitive behaviors we experience in our daily routines that have become automatic responses.
What are habits?
People, places, or things can be this.
What is a trigger?
Successful behavior begins by taking these, even if starting small.
"What are steps?"
Is there a problem?
What is the precontemplation stage of change?
Emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial.
What is the Eight Dimensions of Wellness?
In Tolkien's writings, Hobbits are usually known as these.
What are halflings?
Having a battle buddy, avoiding or this are ways to combat against triggers.
What is escaping?
Often people will focus on this and forget about the steps to arrive there.
"What is the goal or end results?"
Setting a goal, making plans and small changes.
What is the preparation stage of change?
This dimension of wellness includes engagement in green living.
What is the environmental dimension of wellness?
When we preform habits, the behavior has been performed so many times that we are driving on this.
What is autopilot?
This response is taking a "time out" until cravings and urges subside.
What is delay?
It's important to not only recognize achievements, but to also employ this response.
"What is rewarding?"
Everyone will go through the stages of change as they are attempting to change this.
What is behavior?
This dimension of wellness includes finding balance between work and leisure.
What is the occupational dimension of wellness?
A small disruption can lead to this that, upon repetition, may develop into a habit more supportive of current behavioral goals.
What is a replacement action?
When people know certain situations may bring on cravings and urges, they can do do this to avoid a relapse.
"What is avoiding or leaving?"
These do not need to be grand in order to be rewarded.
"What are accomplishments?"
A "slip" should not be viewed as this, but rather to be seen as an opportunity to learn.
What is a failure?
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the Well-Being Triad?
This renowned author gave us Bilbo Baggins.
Who is J. R. R. Tolkien?
When experiencing a trigger, craving, or urge, its important to do take a moment of this before moving forward.
What is a pause?
Behaviors that are rewarded are most likely to do this.
What is occur again?