The article discusses how people often act against their own self-interests due to a lack of readiness for change, illustrated through a physician's story about her mother's health struggles. Despite initially adopting healthy habits to manage her psoriatic arthritis successfully, the mother eventually reverted to her old lifestyle, leading to a health relapse. This reflects the complex psychological barriers to change individuals face. The article emphasizes the importance of realistic expectations, flexible plans, and self-acceptance as essential components in facilitating lasting change, especially in healthcare settings where readiness to change varies widely among patients.
What could be more important than relief from pain? If we wanted relief from physical and emotional pain, we would follow evidence-based steps to overcome problems and build a better life.
Her mother had been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis...Even though her mother enjoyed good health and functioning for more than one full year, as time passed, she resumed her former unhealthy lifestyle.
Healthcare providers daily face the reality that not all people are ready to change, even though change is possible.
Realistic expectations, flexible plans, and self-acceptance are key to lasting change.
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