The cycle of change - creating lasting habits

The Complete Interpreter

Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach.
Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some great tried-and-tested strategies to improve your interpreting skills, mindset, and marketing.
In this episode, I talk about a relatively simple model that can help you visualise the process of change (e.g. creating a healthy habit, or trying to quit an unhealthy one).
The model is based on work by Prochaska and DiClemente (1983).
If you're stuck in the 'relapse' stage of the cycle, here are some things to try:
- approach what's happened as a fact-finding mission, and try being curious rather than judgemental. What triggered the relapse (stress, circumstances in your personal life, overwork,....)? What emotional state were you in?
- acknowledge your feelings (frustration, anger, shame?) and avoid suppressing them, which may lead to your getting stuck in denial for a LONG time!
- get some support. Talk about what's happened with a friend or accountability buddy.
Focus on your original intention. Why did you want to change? Is it still worth the effort?
- if so, start by taking the smallest possible step towards your goal. The first step is often the hardest.
- consider whether you need to make changes to your environment (e.g. remove temptations) or develop new stress relief methods to support your efforts to change.
Let me know what you'd like me to talk about next!
Sophie (aka The Interpreting Coach)

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