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Decisional Balance Worksheet

People have mixed feelings about change. Old habits are hard to change. Part of us wants to change the other part wants to stay the same. Exploring these mixed feelings or ambivalence is designed to help people tip the scale in the direction of change. Exploring the good and not-so-good things about a self-defeating behavior can create a discrepancy between where you are and where you want to be.

Describe a Behavior You are Considering Changing:

Good Things About the Behavior

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Not-So-Good Things About the Behavior

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