Guides ยท Psychology
Mental Contrasting & Implementation Intentions
Link goals to specific actions
Using MCII means visualizing the desired outcome and current obstacles (mental contrasting), then writing if-then plans to respond to cues, boosting follow-through on habits and goals.
- mental contrasting
- implementation intentions
- habits
- goals
- behavior change
Contrast
Note the wished-for outcome and the main obstacles.
Plan If-Then
Write specific if-then responses to likely cues.
Practice
Rehearse plans; review weekly; adjust as obstacles change.
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What it is
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