Decisional Balance Worksheet
Goal: Be more active, as in exercising more
Not Changing Behavior
What is something good that could come from
not taking this action?
 I save the time I would have used to be
more active
 I will not be sore from not working out
 I can relax more
What is something bad that could come from
not taking this action?
 I can gain weight
 I will feel sluggish
 My back-pain will not improve
Readiness to Change: 8
Changing Behavior
What is something good that could come from
taking this action?
 I will feel more healthier
 I will be in better shape
 It could help with my back problems
What is something bad that could come from
taking this action?
 Very time consuming
 Could feel stress from not having enough
time for other stuff