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Use Implementation Intentions

Don't just plan - schedule. "If X happens, I'll do Y." This mental programming eliminates hesitation and makes habits automatic.

To be more successful in achieving your goals, use implementation intentions. It's simple, just schedule your actions when an event arises. This eliminates hesitation and helps form automatic habits. For example, "If I'm feeling stressed, I'll take a 15-minute walk." You can easily adapt this technique to your own goals, making it a powerful tool for reaching your desired outcome.

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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.

The Akrasia Effect

The Akrasia Effect

Akrasia is the ancient Greek term for acting against your better judgment—the gap between what you plan to do and what you actually do. This phenomenon occurs because:

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