
New Year, New Personality: Science-Backed Tips to Actually Change Yourself
The Psychology Podcast
Implementing Implementation Intentions for Behavioral Change
Implementation intentions involve creating if-then plans to automatically trigger specific actions in response to certain situations. These plans eliminate the need for decision-making and justification, thereby increasing conscientiousness. Examples of implementation intentions include switching to flight mode during concentrated work, going to the gym if there are no meetings before 1 PM, and taking a photo to appreciate something beautiful to increase openness to new experiences.
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