Changing Habits and Setting Goals
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What is the first step towards making a change in a habit?

  • Preparing for slip-ups
  • Making a decision (correct)
  • Having a reason
  • Setting goals
  • Why is it essential to have a reason for wanting to change a habit?

  • To feel guilty about the habit
  • To impress others
  • To avoid future health problems (correct)
  • To follow a trend
  • What should you do if you experience a setback while trying to change a habit?

  • Learn from the experience (correct)
  • Blame others
  • Get mad at yourself
  • Give up
  • Why is it necessary to think about barriers that might cause a setback?

    <p>To plan ahead for how to deal with them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of setting goals when trying to make a healthy change?

    <p>It helps in making progress towards the goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helps a lot when trying to make a healthy change?

    <p>Setting goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When trying to change a habit, what is normal to experience?

    <p>Trying and trying again before reaching the goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for making lifestyle changes?

    <p>Positive thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Changing a Habit

    • Making a decision to change a habit is the first step towards making a change.
    • Having a clear reason for wanting to change a habit is crucial, e.g., quitting smoking to avoid future health problems, eating a healthier diet to lose weight, or to lower blood pressure.
    • Feeling ready to make a change is essential, and it's okay to take time to think and plan if not ready yet.

    Setting Goals

    • Setting goals can help significantly when trying to make a healthy change.
    • Goals should be reachable and tailored to individual motivation and inspiration.
    • It's normal to experience setbacks when trying to change a habit, and thinking about potential barriers beforehand can help plan ahead.

    Dealing with Setbacks

    • Slipping up and not reaching a goal for the week is a normal part of the process.
    • Instead of getting mad at oneself, learning from the experience and identifying what got in the way of reaching the goal is essential.
    • Positive thinking can go a long way in making lifestyle changes.

    Preparing for Change

    • Identifying what might cause a setback and planning ahead for how to deal with it is crucial.
    • Reflecting on past attempts to change a habit can help identify what worked and what didn't, and inform future efforts.

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    Learn about the importance of making a decision to change habits, having a clear reason, and feeling ready to make a change. Also, discover how setting goals can help in making healthy changes.

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