Psych 6/21 Steps Involved in Modifying Personal Behavior Explain the steps involved in modifying your own behavior. (Only two paragraphs needed)

Changing ones behavior is often challenging. However, different theories and models have been developed psychologists to help individuals change their behaviors. In this case, the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change will be used to explain the steps involved in modifying personal behavior.

This model contends that behavior change happens gradually. The first step in this model is the precontemplation stage, which is the initial stage of change where an individual is not considering modifying his or her behavior. Here, an individual is in denial and believe that his or her behavior is not a problem.

The second stage is contemplation. At this stage, an individual begins to become aware of the problems of his or current behavior and the potential benefits of initiating behavior change. However, the person may still be held back by the normal behavior leading a strong sense mixed emotions about change (Hashemzadeh et al., 2019).

The third stage in the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change is preparation. At the preparation stage, an individual may begin making little changes to prepare for the bigger behavior change. An individual may take some crucial steps such as collecting more information on ways to change behavior, look for motivators, prepare goals of behavior change, and look for resources to support the behavior change such as counselors, peers, and support groups for encouragement and advice.

The fourth stage is characterized by action where an individual begins to take direct actions to realize his or her goals of behavior change. The fifth stage is maintenance phase, which involves successful abolishment of former behavior and maintaining the newly acquired behavior (Miller & Connelly, 2020).

References

• Hashemzadeh, M., Rahimi, A., Zare-Farashbandi, F., Alavi-Naeini, A. M., & Daei, A. (2019). Transtheoretical model of health behavioral change A systematic review. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research, 24(2), 83. doi 10.4103/ijnmr.IJNMR_94_17