Learn to use if-then planning with recognizable cues, small actions, practical time and input preparation, and records that guide revisions to the plan.
If-then planning links a recognizable situation with a specific action. Define when and what to do alongside the goal.
Plan capacity and inputs too, then record whether the action occurred when the cue appeared.
Gollwitzer’s 1999 paper describes implementation intentions linking anticipated situations with goal-directed responses. (Gollwitzer 1999: Implementation intentions)
Use an observable cue and operation, such as recording a decision after a meeting.
Define where to record information and how to open the material. Adjust timing when another commitment conflicts.
Specify one operation rather than completing an entire document at once.
Record cues and actions separately. Repair preparation if missing material prevented action.
Public updates can use a concrete cue such as a price change.
Choose a cue you can actually notice. If recording owners after a meeting, keep the action small enough for an overrun too. Investigate the cue, tool, and task size alongside assumptions about motivation when an action is missed.
For a related practical guide, see connecting goals with ongoing actions.
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A: A cue and the action connected to it.
A: Prepare time and inputs too.
A: Cue occurrences and completed actions.
A: Investigate and revise the cue or preparation.
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