Habits
Purpose Linked If-Then Plan
A purpose linked if-then plan adds a why to cue and action—binding implementation intentions to values for stronger recall than generic rules.
A purpose linked if-then plan states cue, action, and why—"If I pour coffee, then I write one line of contribution intent, because service steadies my stress"—binding implementation intentions to values. Stronger recall than generic if-then rules.
One plan per anchor cue; add more only after two weeks stable.
Common questions
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How is this different from implementation intentions?
Same structure with an explicit because clause tied to a top value. The why improves adherence when motivation dips mid-block.
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