Problem: Article: If you truly want to make serious life changes, you can't just say you will and let it alone. You need to commit. A behavior modification plan is an action-oriented way to commit and monitor your changes. Behavior modification means exactly what you think it means--it's a method of changing the way you act to certain stimuli in your environment.  Behavioral modification techniques allow you to replace undesirable behaviors with those which are desirable through a range of approaches. One of the most common approaches is positive reinforcement, which is the process of increasing a specific behavior by adding a reward when it occurs. Behavioral modification is a psychological concept that can be used for virtually all behaviors that you want to change by either completely getting rid of them or increasing how often you do them. You can use these principles to stop smoking, lose weight, get up earlier, or end your procrastination problem. Behavior modification requires that you thoroughly understand the undesirable behavior in order to replace it. You might ask yourself any or all of the following questions to get a better handle on the behavior and when/why/where/how it happens:  When do you do it? What times? How long does it last? Who is usually present when it happens? How does this person impact the behavior? What things are present in the environment a few minutes before it happens? What things are present in the environment a few minutes after it happens? For example, in order to lose weight you may want to reduce the amount of fast food you consume each week. You will first need to know how much fast food you are eating, and under what conditions. Just jumping right into a behavior modification plan without collecting any data beforehand can jeopardize your results. Spend several days or weeks carefully examining the occurrence of the behavior that you want to change, answering some of the questions that help describe it. Methods for measuring might be to tally the amount of fast food meals you eat each week, as well as determining exactly what you typically order and how much you eat of these meals (e.g. burger, fries, and milkshake with a total of 1238 calories). Since you are looking to make a major life change, odds are, you want to stop some undesirable behaviors. As such, it can be helpful to devise a list of alternative behaviors you can do to help with the transition. Once you closely understand the reason you engage in the undesirable behavior (by describing and observing it), you can then find healthier behaviors that meet the same urge or stimulus. For example, if you realize that you always eat fast food on days you work late, you can pack a snack or prepare a few healthy meals ahead of time to suit this purpose. If you want to cut back on alcohol and tend to drink socially, you might skip a few hangouts or ask your friends to meet up for coffee instead. As you start your behavior modification plan, you will want to continue collecting data throughout. Doing so helps you identify patterns or even new stimuli that promote the undesirable behavior of which you weren't aware. On the positive side, writing down how much the undesirable behavior is occurring and how much the new replacement behavior is occurring can show you whether you have truly decreased the likelihood of it happening.
Summary: Create a behavior modification plan. Observe and describe the behavior. Measure your baseline. Come up with a replacement behavior. Monitor your progress.

Problem: Article: Wear items that highlight your assets and camouflage your insecurities. Pick your clothes based on your body type:  Pear shaped bodies typically have a defined waist with hips wider than your shoulders. Wear straight-legged pants and jackets that accentuate your shoulders.  Apple body shapes lack a defined waist and carry weight around the stomach. Wear V-neck shirts to create a vertical line, patterned garments, and well-fitting jackets.  Rectangular bodies lack a defined waist and their hips and shoulders are similar in width. They are easy to dress, and you can wear clothes with medium to high necklines.  Hourglass shaped bodies have a defined waist and wide hips and bust. Wear V-neck shirts and darker colors on top.  Inverted triangle bodies have small hips and wide shoulders. Draw attention away from your torso by wearing open necklines, bold textures on the bottom, and eye-catching shoes. You can choose signature colors to make your style unique and flatter your appearance. Maybe purple is your favorite hue, or maybe you get a lot of compliments wearing red.  Determine your skin tone, and choose colors based on your complexion.  Choose warm-toned colors like orange, red, amber, green, and red-purples if you have warm skin tones (olive or yellowish undertone).  Wear colors like blue, emerald, deep purple, pink, and ruby for cooler skin tones (bluish and pink undertone). Go with light peach, light blue, and dark green colored clothes for neutral skin tones. Neutral skin tones have a mix of warm and cool undertones. If you tend to dress simply, like jeans and a T-shirt, try throwing on a scarf, sunglasses, or hat to make your look more interesting. Adding small elements can enhance your outfits  and make you more confident! For example, go with neutral basics and add a pop of color or a cool pattern. You can also try a bold necklace or stacked rings. You can also throw on a cool hat or jacket. Pick 1-2 items to become part of your style identity, something you can wear daily that others will instantly relate to you. Wear your signature piece with many outfit combinations so people recognize it as your look.  For example, Jackie O is known for her large sunglasses. Audrey Hepburn made cropped pants and ballet flats popular. Your staple can be something simple like a personal piece of jewelry or something bold like a fur coat. Try things like a bold red lipstick, a bright colored bag, or a customized jean jacket. A good tailor can transform a garment into a perfect, individualized must-have. They will hem long jeans, repair small rips, and update outdated garments. Find a local tailor by searching online, and stop into their shop to discuss your garments. For example, a tailor can sew vintage buttons onto a black cardigan you love but want to make unique.
Summary:
Embrace your shape in flattering clothing that makes you feel confident. Choose your color palette based on your skin tone. Pair your wardrobe basics with unique accessories to elevate your look. Splurge on a staple item to individualize your style. Hire a tailor to make sizing adjustments and to add personal touches.