Change can be a difficult process but following the 5 stages of the Transtheoretical model helps create a positive and lasting experience. Following graduation from college, I was often asked when I was going to get my Masters. “Never” was often my thought as I struggled to completion. As years past and I built my career I would look to mentors and peers that were advancing and hear stories crediting their success. This put me in the pre-contemplation phase, I could see a benefit but, couldn’t commit to the change. Then a job I was really interested opened up. In my mind, it was a perfect fit. I was well qualified, especially when looking at the other candidates, except for one thing. I did not have a Masters level degree which was
