Topic - Smoking
1) Devise a Plan of Action?
As you develop your strategy, adjust your environment to help you replace old cues with new ones;
Set down in writing what you need to do
How, what, where, who do you need to change to meet that goal?
Base your plan of action on research and readings about your health behavior and your desired change.
You will need at least 3 references (MLA formatted) in this section.
2) Chart your progress in your diary or journal.
From day 1, record how you are doing.
By keeping your record visible and in your face, you will have a better chance of succeeding.
For example, posting notes on your refrigerator door is an excellent way of reminding yourself.
Have a reminder on your cell phone or type in notes as you go.
This progress report will be part of Part III, so don't forget to keep track.
3) Encourage your family and friends to help you.
Social support is important in any attempt at behavior modification.
They will remind you why you are doing it!
Try to avoid people in your life that might try to discourage your efforts
You might even find new people to help you on your way.
Co-workers can be great allies as you are near them for 8 hours a day.
Please identify in your paper the people you have enlisted to help you.
4) Set up a reward system.
Rewards tend to motivate people. As you reach the end of each Short-term goal, do something that will give you a pat on the back. These can be used to Reinforce your positive changes. Relish your success. Describe what your rewards will be.
5) Prepare for obstacles along the way.
There will be setbacks. Keep your Short and Long-term goals realistic and you will minimize these setbacks. Work through your setbacks with a "forgive and forget" attitude.