Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30544 in Books
• Published on: 1998-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Customer Reviews

What a nice change.
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 recommend "The Sixty-Second Motivator" - a good complement to this book which shows one how to get motivated to change a behavior- which will ultimately move you through the stages of change faster.

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. Prochaska et al have come up with an analysis of behaviour change processes which will transform the way in which we approach the promotion of health in our society. This work represents a sea change in our attitude to and understanding of the way in which lifestyle changes can shape the health and social profile of society. The impact of Changing for Good may re-introduce attention to changing personal behaviours in the campaign for better Public Health.

Don't call it denial anymore-that doesn't help!
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.