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Episode 129
Season 1
Why it’s so hard to convert good intentions into action
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.
Mentioned
30 Day Nutrition Upgrade program - https://nutritionovereasy.com/upgrade
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.
Mentioned
30 Day Nutrition Upgrade program - https://nutritionovereasy.com/upgrade
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Chapters
- Good intentions in health, but not leading to healthy habits.
- Bridging the gap between intentions and healthy habits.
- The intention behavior gap and common excuses.
- Factors predicting success in behavior change interventions.
- The gap between perceived and actual barriers to change.
- Willpower and stress don't predict success in weight management.
- The health action process approach to behavior change.
- Pillar 1: Self-efficacy and confidence in actions.
- Pillar 2: Self-regulation and defining success.
- Pillar 3: Planning for success in action and behavior change.
- Coping Planning: Anticipating and Overcoming Obstacles
- Checklist for Success: Confidence, Clear Actions, Measurement, Planning
- Case Study: Successful 30-Day Nutrition Upgrade Program