| WHAT
IS YOUR LEVEL OF READINESS TO CHANGE?
How
do you know where to start? Are you ready to make changes?
There is an easy way to tell where you need to start.
Once you have determined or been told the areas you
might need to change (smoking, weight, blood pressure,
cholesterol, stress, etc), Look at the following statements.
Each one requires a YES or NO response. Be totally honest
in your answers.
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Yes
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No |
| 1. I solved my problem at least six months
ago. I made a plan and took steps that have resulted
in health improvements. |
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2. I have taken action to resolve my problem
within the last six months.
I made a plan and have taken steps, with help, to
improve my health. |
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| 3. I am intending to take action within
the next 30 days. I know I need to change and I
fully intend to make those changes. |
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| 4. I am intending to take action within
the next six months. I know I need to change and
I fully intend to make those changes. |
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What your
responses mean:
A. If you
answered NO to all four statements, you are at the PRE-CONTEMPLATION
stage. Gather information and try to look at your health
with an open mind.
B. If you
answered YES to number 4, you are at the CONTEMPLATION
stage. Continue to gather information, talk to others
who have made changes, and convince yourself that you
CAN make changes.
C. If you
answered YES to number 3, you are at the PREPARATION
stage. Make a plan and set a date to start. Make sure
you have support from others.
D. If you answered YES to number 2, you are at the ACTION
stage. Keep up the good work, stay focused and reward
yourself for success.
E. If you
answered YES to number 1, you are at the MAINTENANCE
stage. You are succeeding, keep following your plan,
and enjoy your improved health.
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