Step 1: Get a Behavioral Baseline: Observe your behavior to see what you are doing and what needs improvement. Take 3 days or so.
Step 2: Educate Yourself & Set a Specific Goal: Find out from reliable sources what the optimal health behavior is, then focus on a specific personal goal to move your health habit in that direction. (See educational resources below or find your own). Do these quickly in 1 day.
Summarize your findings from your baseline measures: (5 points)
how are you doing with your habit ?
What usually happens with it ? When does it occur or not occur ?
Note any people, settings, reminders or barriers you notice which co-occur.
Applying what learned in your Education phase, state your new health habit goal. (5 points)
Remember to make your goal specific – (this item will be on
Exercise for 20 min, 2x/week vs Exercise more.
Limit sugary snacks mid afternoon vs Reduce junk food.
State your goal in positive terms: (see more about Goals in Instructions posted on Canvas.
Increase fresh fruit & vegetables vs only Reduce junk food.
Be in bed by 11 pm vs Don’t stay up so late or get more sleep .
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