Preparation: I've smoked all my cigarettes, I've removed all lighters and ash trays. Breaks have been rearranged. All the junk food is out of the house. I have a friend lined up to walk with me on Monday. All meals have been prepped. I have a counseling appointment scheduled.
Every single one of these are steps taken in preparation of action.
Who knew change was so laborious?! We're on week 3 and still haven't actually put in any action! There's a reason for this.... Ben Franklin said: By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. (Do you know how hard that is to type out!?)
Good ol' Ben. He was right! So much of our success depends on how prepared we are. Think about it....if you take a road trip you need to get gas, make sure the car is in proper working condition (tires, oil, AC, radio), buy snacks (!), have water and possibly a blanket available. Then, if it's snowy, chains and appropriate clothes. See? That's just a road trip! Why do you think making major life changes would be any different?! By the time you reach Preparation, you're almost ready. You may still have some ambivalence and anxiety, but you're well on your way towards success! You may already be taking some baby-step actions. Cutting back the cigarettes, walking once a week, buying new workout clothes (Hello!! You gotta look good!), researching counselors, meal planning for a day or two. All great steps leading up to the Big One.
Next week: The Big One: ACTION!
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