Get some detail
When people come up with some ideas it’s good to get some detail, so ask them how they might find a way round that and who might help them get there.
Insight
The pathway to successful behaviour change is seldom straightforward and people have often tried before. It is important to recognise, anticipate and prepare for setbacks and identify the individuals in someone’s life who will be able to support them through difficult periods. There is always more than one path to each destination and it is important to get support along the journey.Encouraging people to think of possible obstacles to success and ways around them can be helpful during the planning phase.
Real Impact
“Exercises shouldn’t be framed as six weeks, but forever. It only reinforces it as a short term thing.”
