Projaska What is it? A Simple Guide to Understanding

Alright, let’s talk about this… this thing, yeah, projaska, or whatever they call it. Sounds like some kinda fancy disease, but it ain’t. It’s about changin’, you know? Like, stoppin’ doin’ somethin’ bad or startin’ somethin’ good. This ain’t no rocket science, just plain ol’ common sense, but some smarty-pants folks put it in a fancy model.

First off, there’s this “pre-contemplation” stage. That’s when you’re just plain stubborn. Like my old man, bless his soul, smokin’ like a chimney and sayin’ it ain’t hurtin’ nobody. He wasn’t even thinkin’ about quittin’. Just blind as a bat to the whole dang problem. You tell ’em it’s bad, they just shrug and say, “Eh, it is what it is.” They ain’t ready, not one bit.

Then comes “contemplation.” That’s when you start thinkin’, “Hmm, maybe I should do somethin’ about this.” Like when my sister, she started gettin’ winded just walkin’ up the porch steps. She knew she had to lose some weight, but she was just thinkin’ about it, you know? Mulling it over, like a cow chewin’ its cud. No real action yet, just a bunch of “maybes” and “what ifs.”

Next up is “preparation.” This is when you start gettin’ ready to make a move. My sister, she started buyin’ them healthy cookbooks and walkin’ shoes. She was plannin’, you see? Gettin’ all her ducks in a row. This stage is all about getting set to do the thing you gotta do.

Planning is key here. You need a roadmap, you know?
Gathering supplies. Like them healthy cookbooks.
Setting a date. Like my sister sayin’, “Next Monday, I’m startin’ this diet.”

Then comes the big one: “action.” That’s when you actually do the thing you said you were gonna do. My sister, she started eatin’ them salads and walkin’ every day. It ain’t easy, mind you. It’s like tryin’ to climb a greased pole. You slip and fall sometimes, but you gotta keep climbin’. This stage is all about doing it.

After action, there’s “maintenance.” This is where it gets tricky. It’s easy to start somethin’, but stickin’ with it? That’s a whole ‘nother story. My sister, she kept up with her diet and exercise for a long time. It became a habit, you know? Like brushin’ your teeth. This is about keeping the ball rollin’ once you get it going.

Now, some folks talk about a sixth stage, “termination.” That’s when the bad habit is gone for good, like it never even happened. But I ain’t so sure about that. Life’s got a way of throwin’ curveballs at you. You gotta stay vigilant, you know? Like watchin’ a pot on the stove, gotta make sure it don’t boil over.

So, that’s this projaska thing in a nutshell. It ain’t magic, just a way of understandin’ how people change. And let me tell you, changin’ ain’t easy. It takes time, effort, and a whole lot of grit. But it’s doable. If an old woman like me can understand it, so can you.

And remember, don’t beat yourself up if you slip up. Just get back on that horse and keep ridin’. That’s life, ain’t it? Ups and downs, twists and turns. But if you keep your eye on the prize, you’ll get there eventually. Just keep movin’ forward, that’s all you gotta do. One step at a time, one day at a time.

Think about this: change is like plantin’ a garden. You gotta prepare the soil, plant the seeds, water them, and take care of them. It ain’t gonna happen overnight. But if you stick with it, you’ll eventually see something beautiful grow.

So, whether you’re tryin’ to quit smokin’, lose weight, or just be a better person, this projaska thing can help. It’s a roadmap, you know? A guide to help you get where you wanna go. Just remember, it ain’t the model itself that matters, it’s the effort you put in. That’s the real secret to success.