When it comes to your health and wellness and the need to make changes. Before we start a diet or jump into an exercise program.  We should take some time to figure out we are at psychologically. What we should be working on?

 In the Trans Theoretical model of change there are five stages we could be working from.

The five stages of change are:

 1. Precontemplation (Not Ready For Change)

2. Contemplation (Thinking About Change)

3. Preparation (Preparing for Action)

4. Action (Taking Action)

5. Maintenance  (Maintaining a Good Behavior)

What stage you are has a direct affect on the things you should be working on and your overall success. If you work through the stages, building on your goals and successes. You are more likely to create lasting change and less chance of falling back into old patterns.