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Make A Plan
The best way to make sure your plan addresses your obstacles is by using the planning strategy called "implementation intentions."
It uses "If-Then” responses to known stumbling blocks: “If ____ happens, then I will _____.”
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Envision Your Obstacles
You need to deliberately think about the obstacles that might prevent you from achieving the outcome.
This might also help you realize if your goals are actually realistic and worth pursuing.
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Wish (But Don’t Stop There)
Everything starts with a wish. But don't transform that into fantasy.
When you fantasize, your brain thinks you’ve actually achieved your goal. So rather than ramping up, motivation dials back.
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The WOOP Strategy For Achieving Goals
- Wish: What do you dream of achieving in the future?
- Outcome: What form will that result take?
- Obstacles: What’s in the way?
- Plan: When that obstacle comes what will ...
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See A Specific Outcome
Be specific about the form your wish should take.
For example: If a "better work-life balance" is your wish, your outcome could be “No work on weekends."
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Implementation Intentions
They refer to the plan you make about when and where to act before the action occurs.
The format for creating an implementation intention is: “When situation X arises, I will perform response Y.”
Implementation intentions are an effective way of sticking to your goals.
Chapter 5 The Best Way to Start a New Habit
The best way to start a new habit is by Implementation Intention.
It is a plan you make beforehand about when and where to act. That is, how you intend to implement a particular habit.
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6. Resolve
Based on the most probable consequences, select the option that provides the greatest certainty that you will meet your desired outcomes and needs.
- Select your best option and strengthen your resolve to make it work.
- Resolve that, no matter what happens, this option will give...
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