Can you spot the myths and

misperceptions?
Don’t let Kelly fail! Which of the statements below reflects a myth or misperception that could keep
Kelly from reaching their goals and being successful?

Check “YES” if the statement is based on a myth or misperception and could lead Kelly to failure.
Check “NO” if the statement is NOT based on a myth or misperception and could help Kelly reach
their goals.

YES NO
Myth Not a myth

❑ ❑ “I know I can do it. I just need to get more motivated.”

❑ ❑ “I want to get into a meditation routine, so I’m going start meditating every day for
half an hour.”

❑ ❑ “Just because my friends drink too much, doesn’t mean I will.”

❑ ❑ “I promised myself I’d eat healthier, so I’m going to give up all the junk food I eat all
the time.”

❑ ❑ “We want people to be more committed to taking care of the environment, so we

put together a special educational program to teach them about why it’s important.”

❑ ❑ “I promised myself I’d eat healthier, so I’m going to give up all the sodas I drink.”

❑ ❑ “I want to get the house in a lot better shape, so tomorrow, I’m going to spend the
day cleaning out all the junk we have all over the place.”

❑ ❑ “I’ve had it with being fat. I set my mind to it and I’m never going to eat another
piece of chocolate cake again!”

❑ ❑ “I wouldn’t dream of trying to learn how to knit. I’m all thumbs when it comes to
stuff like that.”

❑ ❑ “I keep telling them that if they really want it, they just have to bite the bullet
and do it.”
misperception about behavior change that could lead to disaster. So, every statement is a “YES.”
These statements are the kind we hear all the time, right? Unfortunately, every one of them reflects a myth or

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