Creating a specific goal intention and forming detailed implementation intentions can help people more effectively turn good intentions into effective, goal-directed behavior.

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Research has shown that setting a specific goal intention (e.g. "I want to exercise for 30 minutes, three times a week") and then forming detailed implementation intentions (e.g. "I will go to the gym at 6pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday") increases the likelihood of follow through and successful behavior change.

Creating a Specific Goal Intention and Forming Detailed Implementation Intentions