behaviour

Do you have an Active or Passive mindset?

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Active vs passive mindsets when changing behaviour Most people don’t get stuck because they lack motivation. They get stuck because they’re waiting. That’s the passive mindset. It also tends to fixate on what’s not possible. When you’re waiting and rehearsing everything you can’t do, change stays out of reach. An active mindset flips the script. … Read more

Track what you do

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How to change

Turning hopes and guesses into real evidence In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: Once you start putting your plan into action, it’s easy to lose track of what’s working and what’s not. That’s where tracking comes in. This chapter helps you stay grounded in reality, not memory.  So … Read more

Plan Your Next Small Step

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How to change

Choosing one clear action to move you forward In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: Change happens one action at a time. This chapter helps you choose a simple, specific step to take.  Something realistic enough to succeed with, but meaningful enough to build momentum. Once your plan is … Read more

Identify your strengths

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How to change

Using what you’re good at to make change easier In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: Why It’s Important to Know Your Strengths When people think about change, they often focus on what’s missing. What’s broken. What needs fixing. What they’re not good at. But that’s only half the … Read more

Barriers

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How to change

Spotting what’s in your way before it stops you In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: What Are Barriers and Why Do They Matter? Barriers are the things that get in the way of making the changes you want.  They can be physical, emotional, social or practical. Sometimes they’re … Read more

Know your reason why

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How to change

The fuel that keeps you going when things get tough In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: Why you need a good reason Change is never just about knowing what to do. it’s about having a reason to keep doing it, especially when life throws distractions, setbacks or stress … Read more

Changing Your Life – Part 2: Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Blocks

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Changing Your Life – Part 2: Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Blocks

Click here for Part 1… When it comes to health, weight control, and exercise, making lasting change isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about breaking things down into manageable chunks—monthly, weekly, and daily blocks. This approach helps you stay focused, track your progress, and adjust as needed. Let’s break it down: Monthly Block: The … Read more

Changing your life – Part 1. What, why and when

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Changing Your Life – Part 2: Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Blocks

When it comes to improving your health, setting the right goal is half the battle. But how do you go beyond just saying, “I want to lose weight” or “I want to exercise more”? This post will walk you through three essential steps to set a health-focused goal that sticks: defining your goal, understanding why … Read more

Changing behaviours and developing habits

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I’ve talked before (click here) about having to change your behaviours and actions to improve your health and fitness.  This is the first and most important step, and unfortunately is where a lot of people fall down. Luckily the boffins and head doctors have come up with a “map” detailing the 5 steps we go through to change our behaviours. And here they are…

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