Adopting new habits is challenging. However, research shows that change is more successful in groups. For this reason, there will be opportunities to connect virtually throughout the course. If you’re interested in attending the next meetup, please vote for the date/time that works best for you. (I’m also creating a group chat for the course with occasional reminders and questions.)
In Part I, we discussed How to Change When Change is Hard through the lens of a metaphor known as the rider and the elephant. We talked about the need for clarity, motivation, and shaping the path for change. We also pondered a few reflection questions (which I’ve listed below in case you missed them).
Contemplation Question(s): Consider reflecting on one (or all) of the questions.
What are you hoping to learn in this course?
As you reflect on your life, who or what has had the greatest impact on your journey thus far?
What do you think is the driving aim of your life?
How to “Think” About Change
There is no shortage of models to help us think and understand change. In this course, we’ll utilize the transtheoretical model of behavior change (TTM) developed by psychologist James Prochaska. It breaks down change into five stages, which research shows can be helpful.
