Are You Ready to Change?

Whenever we want to make a change in our health journey (from eating healthy to finding a therapist to reading the Bible), we need to evaluate whether we are ready to change. If we are not ready to change, we stay in the same place.

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There are 5 stages of the behavioral change model: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. As you read through the different stages, consider what behavior you are trying to change and where you are in the change process.
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PRECONTEMPLATION
No intention of changing. They may or may not be aware of the risk factors. They may deny the seriousness of the health problem or become defensive when others bring it up. Education and correcting misinformation may help them to move to the next stage.
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CONTEMPLATION
Thinking of changing, possibly in the next 6 months. They are ambivalent about changing. Weighing the pros and cons, correcting misinformation, and finding ways to overcome barriers will help them to move to the next stage.
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PREPARATION
Made a decision to change and are making preparations to change. Setting realistic goals for one's lifestyle and abilities will help them to move to the next stage.
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ACTION
Actively making the desired behavior change into their lives but has not maintained it for 6 months. Will need on-going support to overcome obstacles and to help them to move to the next stage.
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MAINTENANCE
Has incorporated the behavior change into their lives for at least 6 months. May seek a professional to further enhance their behavior change.
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Moving forward (progress) is the goal. However, it's also possible to move backwards, or relapse.
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Are you ready to change? If so, which stage are you in? What is keeping you from moving forward to the next stage?
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