BIO 1156 Behavior Change Assessment 2022

BIO 1156 Behavior Change Assessment
Due: October 1st
Research has indicated that it takes at least 21 days of consistent daily effort to form a new habit
and make it part of your daily routine (FI Informer, 2007). The key of course, is to first identify
the habit that you would like to change and then focus on that habit for 21 consecutive days. The
hope is to identify, experience, and see some improvement in your overall wellness.
Understanding Your Target Behavior
Complete the attached worksheet titled “Your Target Behaviors”. Choose the target
behavior that you feel the most strongly about changing and then continue to the
“Understanding Your Target Behavior” worksheet.
Behavior Change Contract
Complete the attached “Behavior Change Contract” for the target behavior that you
identified.
Work on Changing your Target Behavior
You will work to implement a new habit, with aim of changing/improving your target
behavior. You will write about your experience after the first, second and third week
following the instructions below.
Essay: Use the following headings
1. Target Behavior: Prior to completing the “Your Target Behaviors” and
“Understanding your Target Behavior” worksheets, had you considered changing this
behavior at some point in the past?
a) If yes, had you ever taken the time to analyse the negative effects of
continuing with this behavior, or the positive effects of changing this
behavior? What prevented you from making the change?
b) If no, what was a behavior that you had considered changing? What prevented
you from making the change?
2. Week One Write-Up: Now that you have started trying to change your behavior,
how do you feel about it? Has it been easier or harder than you expected? Why do
you think that is? Have you achieved any goals? Have you encountered any
obstacles? If so, how will you avoid it in the future?