Find Your Barriers To Change
These are some of the most common barriers to change. Do any of these "excuses" sound like you?
- "It's someone else's fault that I am the way I am."
- "It's too late to change."
- "I'll do it later."
- "I've got to give up the things I love."
Instead, try approaching lifestyle changes with the following thoughts:
- "Wellness means taking responsibility for my own health."
- "I can improve the quality of my life no matter what my age."
- "I'll begin making healthy changes today."
- "I will focus on being more optimistic."
Making Changes
Try some of these suggestions in making your wellness lifestyle changes.
- Divide changes into a number of small steps.
- Set goals that are specific, measurable, and rewarding. Set milestones or "mini-goals" and keep track of your progress. Reward yourself when you reach goals.
- Find a "wellness buddy" who can support you.
- Spend time with people who have healthy lifestyles.
- Each day, list three things you can and will do to reach your goal.
- Change things around you to support your health goals. For example, make an exercise area in your house.
- Keep your sense of humor.
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