There’s clearly no shortage of good intentions in the world, and most of them actually have to do with health. People want to get into shape, they want to eat better, they want to lose weight. Unfortunately, very few of these good intentions get converted into reality.
Believe it or not, there’s a technical term for this: It’s called the intention behavior gap. And in this episode, I want to share with you some research-based strategies for bridging the gap between good intentions and healthy habits.
Key Takeaways
We waste a lot of time problem-solving issues that aren’t really what’s getting in the way.
Clarity on goals and strategies is more important than how much time or money we have to spend on something.
Willpower does not exist in a vacuum. It is supported by a range of other behavioral attributes.
Even more important than planning is flexibility when things don’t go according to plan.