Habits
If Then Planning Habit
If then planning habit scripts when-then actions for cues—if 6 p.m., then walk—raising follow-through versus vague intentions alone.
If then planning habit pairs a specific cue with a scripted action—if it is 6 p. m.
, then I walk ten minutes; if I open social apps, then I breathe once and close. Implementation intentions double follow-through versus vague goals in many studies.
Write plans in advance for high-risk contexts like travel or stress weeks.
Common questions
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How many if-then plans should you active at once?
Two to three high-leverage plans beat a long list. Rotate plans after four weeks of automaticity before adding new cues.
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