Reflective Essay On Behavior Change

right before the time I knew I was supposed to be on my way to gym. This helped make sure I actually went, using the strategy of rehearsing from Watson, I was also able to keep telling myself to go to the gym and use the strategy of imaging me actually in the gym along with the results I would get from me going and sticking to my behavior change. Another tool that I think helped me be successful in changing my behavior is I got a workout partner. I choose a co-worker who already went to the gym five days a week, which made modeling after her easier to accomplish. I explained to her what I was trying to accomplish and she was encouraging and willing to help. This was also a big step in the process for me because even though over the years I

The reinforcement from my co-worker also helped, the support over the period of time really became an unexpected motivator. Using technology and using positive affirmations and alarms on my phone also played a role in my success in my behavior change. This will continue to act as an reinforcement for me. Constantly reminding my family and friends of my goals and behavior change is important, which helped to reinforce them so they don’t become an antecedent again. Constantly imaging the importance and result of going to the gym is also something I need to keep in mind in order to stay successful down the road as well. In the end, I have been successful with this behavior change and I plan to continue with it for my future. Despite this has now become a routine for me I do not plan on removing the reinforcement that I have put into place. Nevertheless, Watson and Tharp’s book help guide me to be successful in this behavior change by in the end giving me the methods and strategies I need to not only be successful but to help me believe that changing a behavior myself is actually