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Thinking About a Change?

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Overview

Changing anything big in your life can be stressful. It can seem like a lot to do. This can be especially true when the change involves tobacco, a drug, alcohol, or changing how you eat.

For some people, knowing that something has to change happens quickly. For others, it can take years. But no matter how long it takes, many people find that asking themselves questions and thinking about their answers helps them figure out what change might be needed.

Even if you're not sure you're ready to make a change, thinking about what it might be like can be helpful. It can be a way to explore or even find motivation.

Thinking about the change

Ask yourself questions about what you want to change, like:

Thinking about yourself

Sometimes it's helpful to take a break from thinking about your behavior and the idea of making changes.

Instead, think about who you are, the person you want to be, and what's most important to you. How would you answer the following questions?

Now ask yourself these questions:

Think about your answers. How would making a healthy change affect who you are and what you do? How would it change the lives of the people who matter most to you?

Giving it a try

If you're not sure that a change is right for you, try an experiment.


Credits for Thinking About a Change?

Current as of: June 24, 2023

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