Reflection Questions

1. Did it work? Why? Why not?

Yes, I feel it did work for me because I was prepared with all the
different fruits that I was going to eat for the two weeks by writing
a weekly grocery list. I also had a positive attitude about the
change.

2. What strategies were effective/which ones were not

helpful?
The note on the fridge was the most effective for me because it
reminded me to eat a piece of fruit with each meal. I feel all my
tools were effective. None were ineffective.

3. Why do think the effective ones worked or the ineffective

ones did not work? (refer to Behaviour Change Theories)
I think my strategies were effective because I came up with
commitment tools that helped motivate me. (Choosing Effective
Behaviour Change Tools, 2012)
I identified barriers that I might have and avoided situations.
For example, I took a different route around the college so I
wouldnt be tempted to eat food and not fruit. (Choosing
Effective Behaviour Change Tools, 2012)
It also helped to have a very specific goal that is measurable
and to have a written behaviour change plan.
(Improve your life using the stages of change Trans theoretical
Model)
4. What parts were easy/difficult? Why?

I found remembering to eat fruit easy because I had different

reminders everywhere and when I wasnt in my room it would be
on my phone, or computer reminding me.

5. What would you do differently the next time? Why?

I wouldnt do anything differently next time because the tools I
used for this behaviour change were helpful. I felt that the
assignment was explained well and not rushed.

6. What did you learn?

a. About yourself?
I learned that I can follow through on a commitment when I
put my mind to it and make goals for myself.

b. About behaviour change theory?

I learned there are different stages of change in the
Transtheoretical Model
Pre contemplation
Contemplation
Action
Maintenance
To be successful in changing something in your life you should go
through each stage and have a plan for each stage.
It has been proven that people who go through a process when
making a behaviour change are more successful.

**Please use the theory taught in class and other references,

to back-up your observations of your own experience.