Decisional Balance Worksheet

Goal: Drink more water

Not Changing Behavior Changing Behavior

What is something good that could come from What is something good that could come from
not taking this action? taking this action?

- I don’t have to worry about drinking - My skin will feel a lot better
water at all - I will feel more hydrated
- I can keep doing what I’m doing - I won’t feel so bad
- Drink more soda

What is something bad that could come from What is something bad that could come from
not taking this action? taking this action?

- I will become dehydrated - I might drink too much water and feel
- I won’t be as healthy as I want to be too full to eat properly
- I would have to use the bathroom a lot

Readiness to Change: 8