{"id":617,"date":"2021-08-28T11:14:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T15:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activeagingcanada.ca\/blog\/?p=617"},"modified":"2021-08-28T11:14:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-28T15:14:40","slug":"the-first-step-to-success-is-saying-yes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activeagingcanada.ca\/blog\/active-living\/the-first-step-to-success-is-saying-yes\/","title":{"rendered":"The first step to success is saying yes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Change is very difficult for anyone. There will be challenges, whether you are changing your diet, starting a new activity, or trying to quit smoking. It is natural to feel frustrated, anxious, nervous, uncomfortable, or unsure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first step to success with any behaviour change is to be ready and willing to try it. Small steps add up to real changes over time. Be patient with yourself and celebrate your little successes along the way.<\/p>\n

We all have the ability to learn throughout our life. Age is not a barrier. Scientists tell us that our brains continue to develop as we get older. But if we want to keep those new neurons working for us, we must challenge and exercise our brain each day. It\u2019s just like building our muscles.<\/p>\n

The stages of change<\/h2>\n

Making a change in your lifestyle is a series of stages you go through:<\/p>\n

Stage 1<\/span><\/strong>
\nNot interested<\/p>\n

Stage 2<\/span><\/strong>
\nThinking about it<\/p>\n

Stage 3<\/span><\/strong>
\nPreparing to make a change<\/p>\n

Stage 4<\/span><\/strong>
\nActually making a change<\/p>\n

Stage 5<\/span><\/strong>
\nSticking with it<\/p>\n

Even when we have good intentions, sometimes it\u2019s hard to stick with it, and that\u2019s OK. But do try to take action. Why? Because action followed by a relapse is far better than taking no action at all.<\/p>\n

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Helpful hints<\/h2>\n