Stages Of Change

This guide does not assume you are ready to change. Or, you may be ready to make certain changes but not others. Other changes you may not have even thought of yet! The tools and strategies in this guide are designed to help you move forward through the stages of change. Using the diagram below, consider which stage you are at.

1. Not Ready

*  Unaware or in denial about behavior – “No, not me!”

*  Unsure about changing

2. Maybe

*  Aware of problem

*  Not quite ready

*  Weighing pros and cons of change

3. Yes, Let’s Go!

*  Forming a plan

*  Addressing strengths and barriers

*  Set to take action

4. Go! Doing It

*  Putting the plan into action

*  Bringing champions on board

5. Keep it Going

*  Change becomes part of habits

*  Reflecting on change

*  Facing challenges to new habit