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23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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This easily explains why some people can stop behaviors, while others cannot. I have worked with criminal offenders for over 10 years and have begun incorportating the step by step techniques described in this book to all of our programming for offenders. It also helped me to begin something that I have wanted to do, but always found excuses to avoid. The book is simple to read, with personal stories to illustrate each point. Whether you would like to quit smoking, drinking, or want to start an excercise program, you must read this book. Understanding the change process will help you move to a point where doing "something different" becomes possible.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Unlike most self-help books out there, this one is actually based on research for a change. Based on this Phd's work on how people change, this guy has uncovered the different, predictable stages of change that people go through when they attempt to get themselves to change. Although the stages are fairly predictable, not everybody goes through them in the exact same order as some people skip various stages on their way to changing their behaviour. A great book all-in-all, it's definitely worth a look. Also liked The Sixty-Second Motivator.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I would like to add another glowing five-star review to the existing six to date. This book is really that good. 'Changing for good' is a no-nonsense, practical self-help book for anyone trying to change their behaviour for the better. Once you absorb its lessons and apply them to your own behaviour (with or without help) you cannot go wrong.
The book's authors trawled the existing literature on behaviour change during the 1980s in search of the factors common to the hundreds of approaches they identified. They came up with a 'transtheoretical model' of change, comprised of six distinct stages that anyone changing their behaviour must go through, whether they seek help for their behaviour or not. The book is based on findings from their empirical research but you won't find any stuffy, academic language within it. The model is explained in everyday terms, as are the nine different processes that can be employed at varying stages of the model.
There are those who believe that successful behaviour change is all about willpower. The book explains why that is a dangerous assumption, as people are rarely sucessful in their attempt first time around and relapse is almost inevitable. Relying on willpower alone is like putting all of your eggs in one basket, and when you fail you blame yourself, leading to thoughts of failure, a sense of hopelessness and an inevitable return to the problem behaviour.
Successful behaviour change is about identifying what stage of change you are at and applying the right processes (including willpower, referred to here as 'commitment') at the right time. Once you have successfully done that, changing for good is the inevitable outcome. If you follow its advice this book will help you to do just that.
The book's authors trawled the existing literature on behaviour change during the 1980s in search of the factors common to the hundreds of approaches they identified. They came up with a 'transtheoretical model' of change, comprised of six distinct stages that anyone changing their behaviour must go through, whether they seek help for their behaviour or not. The book is based on findings from their empirical research but you won't find any stuffy, academic language within it. The model is explained in everyday terms, as are the nine different processes that can be employed at varying stages of the model.
There are those who believe that successful behaviour change is all about willpower. The book explains why that is a dangerous assumption, as people are rarely sucessful in their attempt first time around and relapse is almost inevitable. Relying on willpower alone is like putting all of your eggs in one basket, and when you fail you blame yourself, leading to thoughts of failure, a sense of hopelessness and an inevitable return to the problem behaviour.
Successful behaviour change is about identifying what stage of change you are at and applying the right processes (including willpower, referred to here as 'commitment') at the right time. Once you have successfully done that, changing for good is the inevitable outcome. If you follow its advice this book will help you to do just that.
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A great book for anyone who wants to understand change
This book is great! I used to work in the substance misuse field and we were always taught the very basics behind the 'cycle of change'. And I thought I understood the concept. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Beverly Taylor
An excellent book on changing behavior!
One of the best and informative books on changing problematic and negative behavioural habits I've read to date. Read more
Published 16 months ago by read4life
Best book ever on how to get rid of unwanted habits
I have been looking for a book on motivation and how REALLY to get rid of unwanted habits, such as procrastination. This is it!!!! Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by Meg learner
An excellent analysis of how people change.
The Changing for Good approach represents a revolution in the way in which we think about health related behaviours. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1999
"I knew that..."
This book is both revolutionary and profoundly familiar. Change happens not all at once, but in progressive stages, and there are unique tasks that must be accomplished for each... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 1998
Excellent book for a self-changer or for therapist's use
When I did my graduate-level practicum, my site supervisor recommended that I read this book. I was absolutely amazed at how well the author laid out the steps for a person... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 1998
A self-help book that suggests realistic change
Too many self-help psychology books make changing one's life seem too easy and "Pollyannaish" on one hand or act like a cheerleader's guide on the other to make one feel... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 1997
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