1. Session 1

3. To make any change for the better, you have to want to change.

4. This program will help you succeed by:

5. Considering your readiness to change.

6. Letting you create your own activity plan.

7. Helping you resolve problems and overcome barriers.

8. Concentrating on activities you can add into your daily routine.

10. Stages of Readiness to Change Pre-contemplationis the first stage. Here is an example of what someone in pre-contemplation might say: “I’m not physically active, and I do not intend to change my physical activity level” Pre-contemplation is when an individual is not even thinking about adopting a new habit.

15. To Sum Up Stages of Change Change takes place in stages.

16. To Sum Up Stages of Change Progress isn’t always in one direction. For every two steps forward there may be one step back. You may spend more time in one stage than you do another.

17. To Sum Up Stages of Change It is normal to reach action stage and then fall back into preparation. It does not mean failure, that is just how change works. The point is to stick with it and never lose sight of your goals!

19. Solving problems

20. Tracking personal habits

21. Setting goals

22. Rewarding yourself

23. Recruiting support

24. Thinking positively

25. Anticipating high-risk situations

26. Asserting yourself

27. Reminding yourself

29. Tips to success 2. Go at your own pace – We all progress through the stages of change at our own pace. It is important to stay focused on your progress and apply the various skills you are learning.

30. Tips to success 3. Track your progress - Throughout the program you will be asked to write down information. It is important to track your progress so you’ll know where you started and what you’ve achieved.

31. Remember… Change doesn’t happen all at once, it is an ongoing process of learning and relearning. Not all of us begin at the same starting point OR progress through stages at the same rate. Now determine your current stage of change. What stage can you relate to the best?