When it comes to changing your lifestyle you need to consider the following factors:

• Increasing knowledge – the more we know on a subject the better our chances of successfully changing our behavior

• Reason – With good purpose comes commitment.

• Readiness – Motivation is paramount but physical capabilities are required too.

• Landmark events – A resolution to change can be driven by a past, present or future life happening (i.e., life crisis)

• Self-Management techniques – They will lead you to your desired lifestyle changes.


W ith the above factors in mind how would you answer the following questions?:

Q: If I were going to change a behavior, which ones would I need to learn more about before I could change?
Q: Where would I find this information?

Excerpt taken from Phusical Fitness and Wellness (3rd Edition), J. Greenberg, G. Dintiman, B. Myers Oakes (2004)