Changing or breaking unhealthy habits can be quite daunting, especially if you’ve been doing it for years. One key thing that has helped me is to identify the barriers and my coping mechanisms. Identifying the factors that impact behavior and reflecting on their effects can be a powerful way to improve your ability to adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Understanding both positive and negative factors can help you introduce and maintain healthy behaviors and habits long-term.

When you find a health goal difficult to achieve, remind yourself that it can take practice, self-confidence,
and time. Breaking down your health goal into small, simple steps can help you build the skills and
confidence you need to be successful. Identify potential barriers that may temporarily or permanently prevent you from achieving your health goals and the steps you will take to overcome each barrier.

Here’s some help, attached to this post are some worksheets to help you identify your triggers, break down these barriers, and give you tools to make healthful changes.

Download these free worksheets to help you track your habits and