Problem: Lack of Motivation and Consistency in Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, especially when stress and low motivation come into play. This guide uses the Stages of Change Model to help you assess where you are in your journey and offers actionable strategies to stay on track with your health goals, no matter what stage you’re in.
Start Where You Are, Not Where You Think You “Should” Be
Pick the stage where you are right now:
- **Pre-contemplation:** You’re not thinking about making any changes yet.
- **Contemplation:** You’re considering change but aren’t sure how or when to start.
- **Preparation:** You’re ready to take small steps toward change.
- **Action:** You’ve started implementing changes and are actively working toward your health goals.
- **Maintenance:** You’ve established healthy habits and are working to sustain them.
- **Relapse:** You may have slipped back into old habits, but that’s part of the journey. The key is getting back on track.
Below are the different stages of change and suggested actions for each stage:
Level 1: Start with ‘Why’
- Stage: You’re not thinking about making any changes yet.
Level 2: Set Small, Achievable Goals
- Stage: You’re considering change but aren’t sure how or when to start.