Stage 1: You're not really ready to change

"Precontemplation"

At this stage, you're not really ready for a change:

- You're simply not aware of the need

- Or you're denying the need. You react defensively when somebody brings up the subject ("I'm doing enough exercise as it is; besides, the benefits of exercise are overrated").

- Or you feel overwhelmed by what it would take to make a change; so you feel change is not a realistic option.

- Or you think you want to change, but in fact, it's only a "should" that you don't really believe in, deep down.

What it takes to move you from this stage:
It will probably take a rude awakening to jolt you out of your complacency or fear of change.

The next stage is "Getting serious"...

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