Episode 10: I Will Not Breakdown (Change Pt. 5) - a podcast by Don Martinez

Our exploration of creating change in life comes to a close today in the conclusion to the 5 part series about change.  Over the last 2 months, together we have explored the early stage of change, moving all the way through to making that change into a reality.  We have learned to recognize that which we don't like and finally take control of our lives.  Together we have prepared for success. We have taken the steps to be the person we have always dreamed of.  Today,  we dive into how we maintain that change..and make our change a lifestyle. Today, we talk about maintenance, the final stage of change. Throughout the last 4 episodes, we have covered pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation and the action stages of change.  Finally, we have arrived at the maintenance and relapse prevention stage of change.  We have made the decision to change, taken action, and now, that action becomes a lifestyle.  Throughout our journey we have learned much about ourselves and the goals we have.  As we work to maintain these changes, we constantly adjust and fine tune our goals.  We learn the value of the change and the impact that the change has played in our lives.  As we navigate our post change lives, we also learn to avoid temptation.  Eventually, we learn our triggers, and more importantly, learn to avoid them. We gain strength. As we continue to maintain our change, we continue to learn to avoid relapse.  Sadly, occasionally, we "fall from grace" and old habits return. While we try our best, it is a normal part of the process.  Our series concludes with tips and suggestions to handle the occasional relapse.  We can regain our footing, dust ourselves and continue on.  Nothing will hold us back from being the best version of ourselves! Thank you so much for joining me on this journey.  Up next, Episode 11: New Year's Evolution drops on February 1st!  

Past Episodes

Change Is Never A Waste of Time-Part 1 Change Is Never A Waste of Time-Part 2 Coming Out Of The Dark-Part 3 Lights, Camera, ACTION-Part 4

Resources for Change

"Stages Of Change" American Family Physician "A Stages of Change Approach to Helping Patients Change Behavior Pro-Change "The Transtheoretical Model" Psych Central "Stages Of Change"

Further episodes of Until The Race Is Run

Further podcasts by Don Martinez

Website of Don Martinez