Decisional Balance Worksheet
Goal: Trying to do 30 minutes of cardio when going to the gym ( before
my workout)
Not Changing Behavior
What is something good that could come from
not taking this action?
- I won’t be too tired and will have more
time for the rest of my workout
What is something bad that could come from
not taking this action?
– I’ll be out of shape
– I’ll feel less confident with myself and won’t
feel good in my body.
– I’ll run out of breath easily when walking up
the stairs at school.
Changing Behavior
What is something good that could come from
taking this action?
– I will be more in shape.
– My body will thank me and I will feel a lot
better about myself.
– I won’t be as tired when trying to walk upstairs
or doing other things
– my water intake will increase as i’m doing
cardio
What is something bad that could come from
taking this action?
– I’ll be too tired to continue with my workout
– I’ll be a lot more sleepy after the gym
Readiness to Change: 8

I am ready to make this change, whether it’s before or after my workout, I believe 30 minutes
of cardio is a decent amount of time. This will help me feel good before I begin my workout