The third stage of personal transformation is Preparation/Determination. In this stage, individuals may commit to change by setting specific goals and creating a developmental plan.

The second stage of personal transformation is Contemplation, where individuals may develop an awareness of the need for change, driven by a vision of a better future or dissatisfaction with the present. It's an "aha" moment, a realisation of the unsustainability of the current situation...

The first stage of personal transformation is precontemplation. People in this stage may be unaware or under-aware of their issues. They start to recognise that there may be a problem, but are not yet ready to acknowledge it, or think that they can manage it…

Like many people, I have been through several life transitions including leaving home, moving and living in different countries, studying, working in different careers, becoming a wife, becoming a parent then becoming an “empty nester” etc. Some of these changes were somewhat planned, and others kind of just happened; some were good and some were bad…

My childhood dream was to compete at the Olympics in gymnastics. My idol was Nadia Comaneci (and my Aunty, who was a dancer and an actor). I trained hard to fulfill my dream, but a sudden growth spurt and injury to both my elbows requiring surgery when I was 16, forced me to change direction. I switched to rhythmic gymnastics and spent more time in the dance studio doing ballet and jazz classes.