Keeping Resolutions - The Maintenance Stage

After you have successfully made a change, you have to work to maintain this new behavior. The maintenance stage can be the most difficult, especially for those who are often faced with temptation. For example, if you have successfully quit smoking, it may be difficult maintain if you spend a lot of time with friends or co-workers who smoke. The best defense against temptation is to be proactive--devise strategies to avoid difficult situations or come up with coping strategies.

Learn more about the maintenance stage and find tips for dealing with tempation.