Overcoming Barriers to Lifestyle Changes
This talk focuses on identifying and overcoming common barriers to adopting a healthier lifestyle, with a special emphasis on diet, physical activity, and mental health.
Many people struggle to make lasting changes due to obstacles like lack of time, motivation, knowledge, or emotional challenges. This session will introduce the problem-solving cycle as a powerful tool to tackle these hurdles step-by-step.
You will learn how to clearly define their challenges, brainstorm realistic solutions, evaluate options, and create actionable plans. We’ll explore common diet-related barriers such as unhealthy cravings or busy schedules, physical activity obstacles like fatigue or lack of access, and mental health challenges including stress and low motivation.
The talk also highlights strategies to build resilience, develop positive habits, and set achievable goals.
Whether you’re looking to improve your eating habits, increase daily movement, or support your mental wellbeing, this session will equip you with practical skills and a positive mindset to break down barriers and sustain healthy lifestyle changes for the long term.
