“A goal set, is half achieved”
The Action Plan is something ‘You Want’ to do.
It is achievable this week.
The action plan is action-specific.
Being less anxious is not an action plan.
But practicing grounding each morning for 10 minutes is.
Relieving anxiety is the result of the specific actions of the plan.
The Parts of an Action Plan:
1 – Something YOU want to do
2 – Achievable (something you can expect to do this week)
3 – Action-specific (i.e. getting up 15 minutes earlier to practice grounding; relieving anxiety is the RESULT of this specific action)
Please answer the questions below:
Do I want to relieve anxiety? Yes / No
Am I willing to practice grounding this week? Yes / No
How? (i.e. grounding while sitting) ______________________________________________
For how long? (time) __________
When? (time of day) ___________
How often? (days in the week) M T W T F S S ____________________________________
What is your confidence level? (0=not at all sure to 10=totally sure) ____________________
What might stop me from practicing? (i.e. too tired) _________________________________
Is my action plan realistic and gentle? Yes / No
How will I feel, if I do my best? (i.e. confident) ___________________, __________________
“Yes, we can”
G Ross Clark