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        Prochaska's Stages of Change


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     Glen Burgin
    81 years old


“Sometimes change is glacial! That is, big, cold and slow!

But Patty, your coaching is helping. I’ll  still be grateful when I’m seventy!"


From a great client

Stage 1: “Precontemplation.”
This is where your key strategy is to think, listen to your life, your body and maybe write about the potential benefits of your emerging idea.

Stage 2: "Contemplation."
This is where you take an honest look at what's standing in your way, what the possibilities might be if you really move forward into this new direction.


Stage 3: “Preparation.”
At this stage, your key moves are to envision, experiment, interview, start make a plan, think through the details and maybe even tell someone.


Stage 4: “Take Action.” Now you begin to put your plan into motion, one step at a time. A key here is to think of ways to make your environment a long-term ally.


Stage 5: “Maintenance.” You’re a few months into your change! Here’s where you work out the kinks, take note of the benefits you’re experiencing and maybe even accept a great new part of your identity!


Stage 6: “Termination.” You’ve created a "new normal." You’ve ended some old patterns in your life and replaced them to some very gratifying new ones. Your life just got better.


Source:
  Changing for Good. James Prochaska
9-06

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