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Task 4 Stages of Change, Process of Change and Preferred Interventions
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Five Stages of Change
Pre-contemplation is the first stage of change, which entails individuals not actively
seeking out solutions because they do not yet perceive that they have a problem (Raihan &
Cogburn, 2020). In this step, I had not considered my problem with physical inactivity and a
sedentary lifestyle; hence, I was reluctant to think and seek solutions to stay active and healthy.
When questioned by others, I was not ready and even defensive of my behaviours. I was in
denial for years before I decided that physical inactivity was adversely affecting my life.
Contemplation is a crucial stage in my behaviour change journey. At this step, I
considered the behaviours and their potential implications on my general health. I became aware
of physical activity and its lack thereof, as well as its impact, and seriously considered making
changes (Raihan & Cogburn, 2020). However, I was also seriously considering whether the
problem was worth changing; therefore, I was not committed to making any changes. During
around six months, at which I was seriously contemplating, I read and researched the behaviour
and understood that I needed to do something about it.
The next stage is preparation, which entails individuals recognizing that their behaviour
is highly problematic and can cause serious problems in future, hence the commitment to change
it. During this stage, I seriously weighed the pros and cons of the behaviour change and gathered
much information regarding the anticipated changes and benefits to health. I gathered adequate
information to help me plan adequately to prevent relapse.
The action stage is where the actual change happens and is currently implemented.
During this stage, actual behaviour change is expected in up to six months (Raihan & Cogburn,
2020). In the past month since I started acting on the behaviour, I have gained confidence and
belief that I have the willpower to make the changes. I am still reviewing the importance of the
Task 4 Stages of Change, Process of Change and Preferred Interventions
Student Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course
Professor Name
Date
Task 4: Stages of Change, Process of Change and Preferred Interventions
, 2
Five Stages of Change
Pre-contemplation is the first stage of change, which entails individuals not actively
seeking out solutions because they do not yet perceive that they have a problem (Raihan &
Cogburn, 2020). In this step, I had not considered my problem with physical inactivity and a
sedentary lifestyle; hence, I was reluctant to think and seek solutions to stay active and healthy.
When questioned by others, I was not ready and even defensive of my behaviours. I was in
denial for years before I decided that physical inactivity was adversely affecting my life.
Contemplation is a crucial stage in my behaviour change journey. At this step, I
considered the behaviours and their potential implications on my general health. I became aware
of physical activity and its lack thereof, as well as its impact, and seriously considered making
changes (Raihan & Cogburn, 2020). However, I was also seriously considering whether the
problem was worth changing; therefore, I was not committed to making any changes. During
around six months, at which I was seriously contemplating, I read and researched the behaviour
and understood that I needed to do something about it.
The next stage is preparation, which entails individuals recognizing that their behaviour
is highly problematic and can cause serious problems in future, hence the commitment to change
it. During this stage, I seriously weighed the pros and cons of the behaviour change and gathered
much information regarding the anticipated changes and benefits to health. I gathered adequate
information to help me plan adequately to prevent relapse.
The action stage is where the actual change happens and is currently implemented.
During this stage, actual behaviour change is expected in up to six months (Raihan & Cogburn,
2020). In the past month since I started acting on the behaviour, I have gained confidence and
belief that I have the willpower to make the changes. I am still reviewing the importance of the
