At this point on our journey to change you are most
likely committed to making an alteration in your lifestyle. You have thought about the changes that need
to take place and you may already be taking the correct steps to decrease your
pain, move better, and live healthier.
Preparation, the next step for complete change is a very important
one. You have the best chance of success
if you take your time in this stage and develop a comprehensive plan. People in this stage often have big
motivators for change; your pain has either gotten out of control or you have
consistently become more unhealthy to the point that you notice seemingly easy
daily tasks have become more difficult.
Here are the steps you need to take in order to move on
to the second-to-last stage; Action.
Set a Date! – Grab your calendar and pick a date to start
your change. When you look at your
calendar make it look like any other important engagement you may have;
something that you cannot miss. Prepare
for this day so when it comes you are ready to take action. If you plan on starting a fitness class, make
sure you have all the contact information of that fitness class. If you plan on changing your diet, make sure
to have the correct foods in your home to start the change.
Advertise Your Plan – It is now time to tell your
friends, co-workers, and family what change you intend to make. This will not only hold you to your change
but will also provide you with support if you need it. When you successfully make changes you will
have a team to cheer you on. If you
begin to slip your team will be the healthy support you need to get going again.
In our next installment you will have the keys to
actually make the change and then we will give you tips and tricks on how to
maintain the change in your life.
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