Contemplation is the stage where we pause and weigh things up. It’s the moment of ambivalence - part of us wants to hold on to a habit because it feels comfortable, while another part begins to imagine life without it.

Discover the first stage of the Stages of Change model — Precontemplation. This Stoptober, explore how small habits, automatic behaviours, and daily routines shape your life, and learn why simple awareness is the essential first step toward lasting change.