MAINTAINCE OF THE FORESTS=MAINTENANCE OF OURSELVES

In this stage, the change has been established for the past six months and the threat of returning to old behaviors becomes less intense or frequent.

There is always a chance of relapsing to old behaviors and re-cycling through the stages, so it’s important to continue planning for e...

Once you've practiced the new behavior for six months, you're in the maintenance stage.

Shift your focus to integrate the change into your life and prevent relapse. It may require other changes, like avoiding situations or triggers associated with the old habit.

If you don't have a plan when the New Year's glow has worn off in a few months, you will stop doing whatever you promised to do. 

To force yourself to stick to a budget:

• Write down everything you spend.
• Add it up at the end of every week.
• Submi...