Personal Wellness - Principles of Change

Intentional behavior change

Comprehensive theory that can be applied to a variety of behaviours, populations, and settings

Decision making process and how individuals move from one stage to the next

People move through a series of stages when modifying behavior

Individuals do not intend to change their behaviour any time soon, Usually uninformed or under informed about the consequences of one’s behavior, May have had previous unsuccessful attempts at change which can lead to demoralization

Resistant, unmotivated, or unready for help

Aware that a problem exists, but no commitment to action, More aware of the pros of changing, but are also acutely aware of the cons

People intend to take action in the immediate future, These individuals have a plan of action, such as joining a gym, consulting a professional, or relying on a self-change approach

People have made specific changes in their lifestyles, Usually 6 months long & observable

People have made specific modifications in their lifestyles and are working to prevent relapse, Sustained change is which new behaviours replace old

Maintain their new lifestyle

Six months to about five years

Unplanned fall back into patterns of old behaviour

Social pressure Mental illness Age Years spent in old lifestyle Isolation