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Quote by John C. Norcross

“Realizing your goal, resolution, or transformation is a journey. Change, like any meaningful endeavor, proceeds sequentially through steps. The journey begins with the contemplation stage of specifying realistic goals, getting ready, or getting psyched. The planning stage is all about prepping. How exactly will I do this thing? At some point you will jump from preparing and planning to perspiring, the work of implementing the new, desired behavior. Getting there is wonderful, but we need to keep you there, which entails persevering through slips and, finally, persisting over time.”

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John C. Norcross

John C. Norcross is a renowned psychologist and author. Born in 1957, he is known for his contributions to the fields of psychotherapy and mental health. Norcross's work covers a wide range of psychological topics, including psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and mental health issues. more

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