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What is the first step towards making a change in a habit?
What is the first step towards making a change in a habit?
Why is it essential to have a reason for wanting to change a habit?
Why is it essential to have a reason for wanting to change a habit?
What should you do if you experience a setback while trying to change a habit?
What should you do if you experience a setback while trying to change a habit?
Why is it necessary to think about barriers that might cause a setback?
Why is it necessary to think about barriers that might cause a setback?
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What is the benefit of setting goals when trying to make a healthy change?
What is the benefit of setting goals when trying to make a healthy change?
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What helps a lot when trying to make a healthy change?
What helps a lot when trying to make a healthy change?
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When trying to change a habit, what is normal to experience?
When trying to change a habit, what is normal to experience?
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What is essential for making lifestyle changes?
What is essential for making lifestyle changes?
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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.