This Habit Change Quiz is based on the work of Professor James O. Prochaska at the University of Rhode Island. He developed the Transtheoretical Model of Change in 1977. The model is based on five stages of change developed from years of studying various approaches to psychotherapy. The process of habit change progresses through the following five stages:
- Precontemplation – “I can’t change this behavior” or I won’t change this behavior.”
- Contemplation– “I might change this behavior.” (Individuals define their motivators, obstacles and solutions.)
- Preparation (0-3 months) – “I will change this behavior.” (The individual creates guidelines and seeks support for the attempt at habit change.)
- Action (3-6 months) – “I am changing this behavior.” (People in this stage often relapse. The ability to recover from such setbacks can lead to success in habit change.)
- Maintenance (6+ months) – “I still am changing this behavior.” (Practicing the new habit(s) leads to the new habit becoming part of the everyday life.
This quiz was adapted from the Hilton Head Health Readiness for Change Quiz. If you are thinking about changing a bad habit, take this 10 question “ready or not” habit change quiz and see how ready you are.
Habit Change Quiz Instructions
As always, answer the questions honestly based on who you really are, not who you want to become. For useful results, be sure to answer all of the questions. After answering all questions click on SUBMIT and wait for the results.
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