... it. "Self-monitoring is often used in learning and study skills situations as well as time-management for academic success" (Watson, D. L. et al.) The Watson and Tharp (1993) model gives a framework for the construction of a successful self-monitoring programme. The four stages are: (1) Selecting goals; (2) Translating goals into target behaviors; (3) Self-monitoring; and (4) Working out a plan for change. Close self-monitoring of one's behaviour leads to an increase in awareness of how one acts. This, in turn, allows for positive movement towards the established goal(s). It is important at this stage to elucidate on one's behavior in a concrete, quantifiable manner in order to ascertain the underlying meaning involved with the observed actions. The self monitoring exercise offers the opportunity for the patient to reflect on the target behaviour and an "opportunity to modify any undesirable tendencies through active contemplation" Corey, G. (1996). Self-monitoring may be effective because ...

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