Stages of Change

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What is it really? In the most literal sense, everything outside is changing, not only is the temperature cooler and the hours of lightness shorter, but some trees are starting to turn color, Hummingbirds have already left and flocks of Canada geese are practicing their formations to do their migration as well.

What about you, are you ready for change? The kids have gone back to school whether it be homeschool, hybrid, or in person. Parents are back to work with however works best for them to support their family. Some are still working from home while others are returning to the office.

New reports are still reporting results of Corona virus cases and the probability of how soon an effective vaccine will be made available to the public. Some believe that without the vaccine they would not have a chance of surviving the corona virus while others are hesitant because it has not been tested and are concerned about possible side effects.

Disclaimer here, yes I’m a trained Health Educator and yes I love to understand why we do the things that we do so my next piece is that side of my brain kicking in. It’s important to understand why we do the things that we do and why we get stuck and don’t necessarily see the results that we are looking for. So let’s take a peek at the 5 Stages of Change.

  1. The Precontemplation stage is when you don’t see a problem, so to you there is no reason to seek a solution.
  2. The Contemplation stage is when you start to see your problem and know the general path you need to take to get results, but you are not ready to press the go button. It’s during this stage that you typically experience anticipation, anxiety, and excitement and the possibility of change still feels uncertain.
  3. The Preparation stage is when you start readying yourself to make change. You are planning and making adjustments before you begin to change your behavior, but you still need convincing that you are on the right path.
  4. The Action stage is where the magic really starts to happen, not only do you alter your behavior, but you also change your surroundings to ensure your success. This stage requires the most commitment of your time and energy.
  5. The last stage is Maintenance. It is an important step that can not be skipped. The only way to complete this change is to have a strong commitment and create new habits to move you forward to your next goal.

So now that we’ve talked about how changes are happening around us, whether we like it or not. We have to decide how we are going to participate or SHOW UP in these changes. Are we going to play along and go with the flow or take a stand and do the thing that feels best for us, as individuals? For some that was the decision to homeschool, for others it was not a decision but an only option.

When it comes to you and your life, what have you wanted to work towards but perhaps have put on hold because of the current changes or times that are present? When does that need to change, take priority? What would need to happen to make this change a non-negotiable thing that can no longer be put on hold?

If right now, you know that you need to make a change in your life, and you are no longer interested in putting it on hold then I would say YES! GOOD FOR YOU! Sometime just saying this out load and hearing yourself say this is the hardest.

Now my question for you is how bad do you want to make this change? If you don’t make this change now, what are you going to be forfeiting. (Will their continue to be stress at home, will you continue to be exhausted and feeling depleted like you can’t take on one more task for another person, maybe you are noticing that your body is screaming out with aches and pains, or perhaps your personal relationships are especially challenged right now.) When is enough, enough? If you want to make change towards a goal that you have, and you want to know that you will “NOT SKIP OUT HALF WAY”, then reach out to me.

If you are ready to commit to yourself for success, than I am ready to walk along side you, to help guide you and keep you on track and hold you accountable, meaning that you will have results, you will not fail! Are you ready? Yes, I know it’s scary, but what if today is not the right time to make the commitment, then when will it be? Schedule a discovery call today to see if we are a good fit. It’s only 30 minutes, and it’s totally free I can’t wait to hear from you! https://VictoriaCarrierBodyMindCoachLMT.as.me/DiscoveryCoachingCall

Victoria Carrier LMT & BodyMind Coach

Published by LiveYourBestLife

Hi Everyone, So happy you've landed here. I'm a life long learner that loves connecting with people to help them live their best life. I want people to have great relationships and most importantly I want you to reach far past your goals. I work with high achieving people, who may consider themselves perfectionist, that are often overworked and exhausted. Life Coaching is about becoming crystal clear on what you want in life and getting you there, by teaching you methods that are rinse and repeat, but are specific to you as a individual. The people I work with are high achievers, they do all the things for everyone around them, but at the end of the day are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and resentful. I have people that are staying in places of work because of fear and guilt but dream about what it would be like to do work that they truly love. I also work with people that have been in relationships where they feel like they just don't fit in. The skills that you learn in Life Coaching will help with all of this, you will gain clarity and direction and you will learn skills that you can apply again and again to achieve the results you are looking for.

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