The Lifestyle Audit (TLA)

The Lifestyle Audit

This short assessment explores the psychological and behavioural factors that influence your ability to make and sustain positive changes in your health and lifestyle. The questions are based on established research from the science of behaviour change.

Developed by sport and exercise psychologist Natasha Bains, the Lifestyle Audit helps you assess your current habits and identify areas for improvement.

Once you have submitted your audit, Natasha will personally review your responses and be in touch with an overview of your results and potential areas to focus on for improving your health and lifestyle.

Change is rarely just about knowing what to do. Sustainable behaviour change depends on a range of psychological factors such as motivation, confidence, planning, environment, and the ability to overcome obstacles.

This audit assesses several of these key factors to help identify your strengths, potential barriers to change and areas where improvements could have the greatest impact.

When completing the audit, please consider all aspects of your health and lifestyle behaviours (e.g., exercise, nutrition, alcohol consumption, sleep, and daily routines), rather than focusing on a single behaviour.

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What This Audit Measures

The Lifestyle Audit assesses several evidence-based factors known to influence behaviour change, including:

- Motivation and values

- Importance and reasons for change

- Confidence and perceived ability

- Goal clarity and planning

- Commitment and action readiness

- Environmental support

- Self-monitoring and feedback

- Problem solving and resilience

How to Answer

Please rate how much you agree with each statement.

Scale:

1 - Strongly Disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Neutral

4 - Agree

5 - Strongly Agree

There are no right or wrong answers. Respond as honestly as possible based on your current habits and behaviours.

Section 1: Motivation for Change

This section explores why you want to change your habits or lifestyle behaviours.

Improving my health and lifestyle is important to me personally

I want to develop habits that support my long-term wellbeing.

I feel internally motivated to make positive changes in my life..

Living a healthier lifestyle aligns with the kind of person I want to be.

I value behaviours that support my physical and mental wellbeing.

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Section 2: Reasons and Importance for Change

This section explores how clearly you understand why change matters.

I have clear reasons for wanting to improve my habits or lifestyle.

I understand how my current behaviours affect my health and wellbeing.

Making positive lifestyle changes feels important to me right now.

I can clearly explain why improving my habits matters to me.

I believe improving my habits would positively impact my quality of life.

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Section 3: Confidence and Capability

This section measures confidence in your ability to change behaviour.

I feel confident I could improve my habits if I decided to.

I believe I have the ability to make meaningful lifestyle changes.

I feel capable of overcoming obstacles that might interfere with my goals.

I could maintain healthy behaviours even during busy or stressful periods.

If I slip back into old habits, I feel confident I could get back on track.

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Section 4: Goal Setting and Planning

This section assesses how clearly behaviour change is planned.

I have clear goals related to improving my health or lifestyle.

My goals are specific and well defined.

I have thought about how I will make these changes in practice.

I know what actions I need to take to improve my habits.

My goals feel meaningful and motivating to pursue.

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Section 5: Commitment and Action

This section measures whether intentions are turning into action.

I have already started taking steps toward improving my habits.

I regularly follow through on plans I make to improve my lifestyle.

I feel ready to take action toward positive change.

I tend to act on the goals I set for myself.

I make time in my routine for behaviours that support my wellbeing.

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Section 6: Environment and Social Support

This section assesses how your environment influences behaviour.

My environment makes it easy to maintain healthy habits.

I have access to the resources I need to support positive behaviours.

People around me support my efforts to improve my lifestyle.

I organise my environment to support healthy habits.

I reduce distractions or obstacles that interfere with healthy behaviours.

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Section 7: Self-Monitoring and Reflection

This section explores why you want to change your habits or lifestyle behaviours.

I pay attention to my daily habits and behaviours.

I regularly reflect on whether my behaviours align with my goals.

I notice how my behaviours influence my mood, energy, and wellbeing.

I review my progress when trying to improve habits..

I adjust my approach when something is not working.

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Section 8: Problem solving and Resilience

This section assesses how well you deal with setbacks.

I anticipate challenges that might interfere with behaviour change.

I have strategies to deal with obstacles when they arise.

I adapt my plans when circumstances change.

I can recover quickly after setbacks or lapses.

I value behaviours that support my physical and mental wellbeing.

Congratulations!

Well done for completing The Lifestyle Audit.

Taking time to reflect on your lifestyle habits is an important first step toward meaningful and lasting change.

Submit your audit and Natasha will be in touch with your overview