Precontemplation: Who, Me? Change? No Way!
People in the first stage of change typically
- Have no interest in making a behavior change
- Might not be aware a change needs to be made
- Do not intend, or are not ready, to change
- Deny that a problem exists
- Might have previously attempted to change the target behavior and “failed”
With regard to nutrition and physical activity, it is unlikely you are still in this stage. You’ve read this far, right? If you know someone in precontemplation, the most important thing you can provide him is empathy. Ask her how she feels about the target behavior, and truly listen to the answer. Invite him to a seminar or class he may find enjoyable. Nagging, though common, is not the best method for helping a person move beyond this stage! If you feel you must take some kind of action, you might leave magazine articles or informational brochures in conspicuous places as a nonthreatening way of broaching the subject. Sometimes the hardest step is letting your loved ones come to a stage of readiness on their own instead of pushing them toward change.
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