Recognizing that you have to make some changes in your lifestyle is the first step to better health. Learn why changes don't occur overnight; and why slow, gradual change leads to long-term change.
Wanting to change some of your behaviors is not the same as being ready to make those changes. Answer a few questions to test your readiness to change.
Changing lifestyle behaviors can be difficult. Learn how to meet your large, long-term lifestyle health goals by dividing them into small, manageable steps.
Learn how to recognize those things that prevent you from meeting your goals.
Following these few suggestions will help you reach your long-terms goals.
Learn how to use SMART goal setting to help you create a plan that fits into your life for making healthy lifestyle changes.
Understand that making a lifestyle change is not easy and that you may feel your motivation slip. Watch this video to learn different ways to keep motivated in working toward your healthy lifestyle change goals.
Understand the importance of having sources of support to reach out to when making lifestyle changes and learn the different places where that support may be found.
Watch this clip to hear Mike's story as he discusses his past and the difficulties of being overweight, leading to what motivated him to make changes to his eating and exercise behaviors helping him successfully reach and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Watch this to understand how to become a positive self-manager, the importance of learning about your chronic disease, and the importance of working with your healthcare team to help you cope day to day.
Watch this to help manage your medications, the importance of taking your medications as prescribed, and ask healthcare provider questions about side effects to taking your medications.
Watch this to find ways to reach out and get support to deal with living with a chronic disease, family, friends, and community groups can be a source of ongoing support, work with healthcare team to help manage your self-care.
