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Set very specific measureable goals, set a time to achieve them and right them down

Make it clear what you want to accomplish. "Losing weight" isn't specific enough. "I will weigh 150 pounds in one year" is a specific goal. Make sure your goal is reasonable. Don't set a goal to lose 100 pounds in 2 months. This is unhealthy and crash dieting such as this is known to fail. When quitting certain drug addictions, you need to wean yourself off the drug. If you have a physical addiction, quitting a drug completely from this day on may result in harmful side effects. Cutting down on use over time will limit side effects, may be more likely to succeed and thus may be more reasonable.

  • Take Control Topics

  1. Identify problem
  2. Negative behaviors
  3. Positive behaviors
  4. Reason for problem
  5. How we decide
  6. Reasons to change
  7. Setting goals
  8. Measurable steps
  9. Remind yourself
  10. Lists of priority
  11. Tracking progress
  12. Accountability
  13. Support
  14. Self image
  15. Envision success
  16. Adjust your life
  17. Plan strategies
  18. Avoid danger
  19. Develop behavior
  20. Take action now

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