PREPARING FOR A LIFESTYLE CHANGE

Investing in healthy lifestyle changes is not as easy as flipping a switch. Sustainable lifestyle changes include a process that commonly takes time, dedication, and patience. Evidence has found that it takes an average of 66 days for a newly formed habit to become spontaneously automatic. But in real life, building and maintaining lifestyle changes is not the same for everyone, and it is highly dependent on each individual. For this reason, it is essential to prepare and set up feasible lifestyle changes to work with your system and give yourself grace as you find the easiest rhythm that works for you. Let's describe some important ways to help you prepare for this lifestyle program.

Another helpful strategy is to set realistic and
achievable goals. The goals you set for yourself are integral to your overall success in changing your lifestyle. Focus on setting goals that are realistic. Successfully achieving small changes will eventually lead you to your overall health goal.

Setting realistic goals that you can achieve and then building on them will help you maintain momentum and stay motivated. You can also create daily structured activities related to your goals. Building activities into your day helps you stay on track with your goals.

SESSION 1 ACTIVITY

Use the form below to make your own SMART Goal, then share it with your group.