If you're already looking to make a change, you might have already passed the stage.

 If you're already looking to make a change, you might have already passed the stage.

2. Contemplation 

Here, you start having repeating thoughts about your experiences and what's working for you and what isn't. You might be noticing pros and cons about specific habits. You aren't really feeling the call to action, yet. 

3. Preparation 

By this stage you've decided you want to change and you're gathering material and information to help you facilitate that change. 

For example, if you want to start running, you might go out and get fitted for running shoes. You could call up a friend who has run consistently for a few years and ask how they got started.