Committing to G4

At the end of the second post here on motivation, you were challenged to commit to G4 for a minimum of six weeks. There are several reasons that we suggest committing six weeks to exploring and determining the helpfulness of the ministry. During that time, you should consider how not only your motivation for change is impacted but also the practical shifts that happen to you while you are engaged in the group. Our desire is that during that six-week period you will move from tentatively attending G4 to fully participating in G4.

What is the difference between a person who is attending G4 versus someone who is participating in our G4 ministry? There are a few major differences outlined below: Continue reading →

In the first post of this series we discussed the five levels of motivation as they have been described by DiClemente.

1. Pre-Contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance

I would suggest that before you dive into this post you read the previous one, linked above, to get a better understanding of these concepts. The first post is designed to help you understand where you are within the levels listed above while this post is meant to ask three questions to help you understand where you are so that you may move forward in your journey. Continue reading →