- Implementation intention: "During the next week I will do X in Y" - 2 most common habit cues: time and location - use the following format for implementation intention: - When X arises I will perform Y habit - eg. When I get a ping on Teams, I will wait 5 minutes before looking at it. - "People who make specific plans for when and where they will perform a new habit are more likely to follow through." - Implementation plans wipe away the fog of war and provide the clarity needed for action. - Many people feel a lack of motivation to complete a habit when in reality it's a lack of clarity that enables the habit. - Being specific about what you want and how to achieve it helps to say no to the things that derail completion - We often say yes to little requests because we're unclear with ourselves on what we should be doing instead. - Diderot Effect - One things leads to another (negative) - Habit stacking - One habit enables successful completion of the next (positve) - After I do {current habit} I will do {new habit intention} - The keys to any habit development is the cue. - Clear cues remove ambiguity that leads to indecision and unfulfilled habits.