tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35538676.post116153331030789676..comments2023-10-29T15:23:09.194+01:00Comments on You Learn Something New Every Day: What is your theory of change?Gillian Martin Mehershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551238107247852991noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35538676.post-1162069882311554302006-10-28T23:11:00.000+02:002006-10-28T23:11:00.000+02:00As an ex-smoker, you’ve made me reflect on what ma...As an ex-smoker, you’ve made me reflect on what made me change behaviour/stop smoking 30 years ago. I had also heard or read often that smoking kills but I was always surprised to see that the warning was not enough to make me change. I truly enjoyed it at the time and I did not want anyone to interfere with my pleasure. Therefore, knowledge – change of behaviour was not enough for me. What made me change? I think that there are a multitude of other factors influencing change. In my case, I think it was a sudden deep and personal awareness of several things at the same time. This came about with inner introspection at various levels and trying to be coherent with my inner self. I think though that this was my own personal path and not necessarily a recipe for others. What could be of interest, is the fact that once you make the effort to change, if you do see/feel the benefits of it this reassures you on your choice and keeps you going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com