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Implementation intentions
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Clearly defining the "when, where, and how" of pursuing your goals.

Gabe Mays
Last updated:
July 26, 2025
Description
Clearly defining the "when, where, and how" of pursuing your goals.
Benefits
Improves habit formation, boosts goal achievement, and enhances productivity by reducing decision fatigue.
Example
Ellie had big goals, like start a blog, run a 10k, and learn French, but she kept stalling. Her coach introduced her to βimplementation intentions.β Instead of vague plans, she wrote specifics: βIβll write at 8 a.m. at my desk for 30 minutes.β Just naming the when/where/how changed everything. She hit more milestones and stopped feeling stuck. The habit gave her structure without sucking the joy out of her goals.
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