Use this handout to start writing down the healthy lifestyle goals you want to reach. How do you feel about making lifestyle changes today? On the line below, make a mark that shows how ready you are:
0 ________________________________10
(not ready) (very ready)
Now, write down your answers to the following questions:
- What are some lifestyle changes you feel are important to work on?
- What stops you from making these lifestyle changes?
- How can you get around this?
- Who helps you or supports you in your daily life?
- Can these people help you make lifestyle changes?
- If weight loss is a goal for you what is a realistic goal?
Goal Setting
Making changes to your lifestyle is easier when you make "SMART" goals. Use the "SMART" guidelines below when you make goals.
Specific - Decide what you are going to do and how to do it.
Measurable - Keep track of how you are doing.
Attainable - Pick something you think you can do. Start with small changes.
Rewarding - Think of how good you will feel when you make small changes.
Time Frame - Give yourself a time limit to reach your goal.
Based on the "SMART" Goals mentioned above, think of a goal(s) you would like to work toward. Write down the goal(s) and how you will do it.
#1 Goal _________________________________________
How I will do it __________________________________
By when __________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
#2 Goal _________________________________________
How I will do it __________________________________
By when __________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
Disclaimer
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