WEEKLY PROGRAM CONTENT
Introduction to the Value of Exercise
Facts and statistics on the positive effects of exercise on physical and mental well-being.
Changing a Habit [1]
Understanding how habits work
Keystone Habits
Learn the three parts of a habit (The Habit Loop):
- Cue
- Routine
- Reward
Diagnosing and reshaping your habits in four steps:
- Identify the routine
- Experiment with rewards
- Isolate the cue
- Have a plan
Learn how to replace unhealthy habits with healthy habits
Support Group
Introductions
Sharing of:
- Stories
- Week-to-week progress
- Goals
- Areas of difficulty
- Successes
- Frustrations
- Problem solving
- Questions and answers
Walking
- One 30-minute group walk per week
- Between meetings: One 30-minute individual, in-person walk with Denise per week
[1] Duhigg, Charles (2012) The Power of Habit