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What do you feel gets in the way of people reaching their goals? You might think about your own fitness goals, or goals that you have set for yourself in the past, or what you know of a loved one or client’s goals. Did you (or the person) have to make lifestyle or schedule changes to achieve these goals? How so? Was it an easy or difficult change? Was there an impact on others’ lives or schedules?
Now read the second installment of the Natalie Case StudyPreview the document and, applying this week’s course materials to the case study, let’s go through the rest of the discussion together, one question at a time. I will guide us through.
Natalie has shared some important information with you about her existing habits, routines, and interests. Using this information and the habit loop that you learned about in Duhigg, recommend a habit (behavioral change) you would want Natalie to work on as part of starting an exercise program. Consider the following: the behavior that needs to change, cues, rewards, how your proposed change supports Natalie’s goals (found in Part 1), and anything else you feel important.
As you discuss this question, consider common themes and areas where your approaches may differ. There is no one right answer here, and there is much we can learn from one another!
Do you feel that a high challenge goal will lead to greater success for Natalie versus a low challenge goal? Why or why not? Based on the level you feel would be most successful and the behavioral/habit changes discussed this week, what is one goal you would recommend for her?
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