Self-Sabotage Workbook

Stages of Change

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You may be experiencing the cost of not changing unhelpful behavior like burnout, apathy, or sadness. In the pre contemplation stage, people are not yet aware of their behavior and do not consider changing it.

Pre-contemplation

In the contemplation stage, they begin to recognize their behavior and consider changing it. You may still feel some ambivalence at this stage but you're slowly becoming aware of the change that's needed.

Contemplation

During the preparation stage, they start to make plans to change their behavior and create a strategy to make the change. In this stage, you feel ready to make the changes you need. Small changes are necessary.

Preparation

The action stage is when they begin to make the changes they have planned. This is when they take tangible steps to modify their behavior. This is where you start to notice a change in your behavior.

Action

The maintenance stage is when they sustain the changes they have made. This stage involves monitoring their progress and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that their change is permanent.

Maintenance

After making changes the individual may resort back to old habits and previous problem behaviors. You can move through this process several times before you find a routine that best works for you.

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