By focusing on the Five Elements of Health to identify all the factors that affect us, we can make significant changes in our health, behavior and lifestyle.
There are five stages of change for practically every health and behavior problem:
Precontemplation is the stage at which there is no intention to change behavior in the foreseeable future. Many individuals in this stage are unaware or under-aware of their problems.
Contemplation is the stage in which people are aware that a problem exists and are seriously thinking about overcoming it but have not yet made a commitment to take action.
Preparation is a stage that combines intention and behavioral criteria. Individuals in this stage intend to take action in the next month and have unsuccessfully taken action in the past year.
Action is the stage in which individuals modify their behavior, experiences, or environment in order to overcome their problems. Action involves the most overt behavioral changes and requires considerable commitment of time and energy.
Maintenance is the stage in which people work to prevent relapse and consolidate the gains attained during action. For addictive behaviors this stage extends from six months to an indeterminate period past the initial action.
As a member of Elements Health, you have 24/7 access to the dynamic support and holistic focus that facilitates these changes. And when changes are more readily made, you more quickly reap the rewards of a healthier, more fulfilling life.
