Where are you on the continuum?

To assess where you are in the continuum, ask yourself the following questions and be ruthlessly honest in your response. If you answer no to multiple, you are likely in pre-contemplation or contemplation.  If you say, yes you are ready for preparation.

Am I willing to commit time and energy to making this change in my life? Am I willing to schedule this time on my calendar along with my other commitments, then keep the appointment?  Am I willing to say no to other commitments in order to create time for this one?

Am I willing to take time to prepare myself for this change?  Am I willing to plan and prepare on a regular basis to make this happen?

Am I willing to ask for support in making this change? [“friend power over will-power”]

Am I willing to make small changes gradually over time to improve my success?   [having too many goals limits the amount of attention and willpower you can devote to reaching any single goal]

What/who am I doing this for? [Research shows that self-motivation rooted in positive thinking is more impactful than making a change out of fear, guilt, or regret]

What do I want to experience in my life out of making this change? These may be thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, etc.

Happy Holidays from SEE Alternatives.  We wish you a prosperous new year, filled with resolutions fulfilled!