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Transformative Change
The Four Stages of Transformational Change
The four stages of transformational change are (1) identifying issues with current situations or processes; (2) learning new frames of reference for those situations or processes; (3) changing specific points-of-view; and (4) transforming habits of mind and practice. More particularly, those four stages consist of seven phases: (1) experiencing a specific problem or dilemma; (2) self-examination; (3) critical analysis of fundamental assumptions; (4) appreciating what others have encountered in similar situations; (5) considering all possible options; (6) devising a specific plan of action for change; and (7) reintegration. In principle, that means that in the first stage, the individual determines that some form of change is necessary. In the second stage, the individual performs assessments and consider new approaches. In the third stage, the individual begins to implement specific changes. In the fourth stage, the individual adopts the new perspectives as a new frame of reference.
A Transformational Change in my Life
In my life, I experienced transformational change when I determined that my eating habits and lack of physical exercise were responsible for my being in poor physical condition. I recognized the problem of my physical condition. I considered new approaches to my diet and physical activity level. I changed my point-of-view about what foods would be appropriate for me to eat on a regular basis. Finally, I transformed my habits and perspective from that of someone who ate unhealthily and rarely exercised into the habits and perspective of someone who eats a much healthier diet and who exercises regularly.
The Seven Stages of Transformative Change that I Experienced
During that process, I believe I experienced all seven phases. (1) I recognized a specific problem about my physical condition; (2) I evaluated myself honestly and objectively (3) I analyzed what changes might be necessary to make the changes I desired; (4) I researched the experience of other undergoing similar changes in popular literature about healthy weight loss and exercise programs; (5) I considered all of the reasonable options that seemed to be available; (6) I selected a specific new way of eating more healthily; and (7) I implemented those changes and integrated those new ways of living into my regular life so that they became my new standard of normalcy and regular habit.
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