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implementation intentions  

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  • A goal intention specifies a desired future state in the form of “I intend to perform/achieve Z!” (e.g., to exercise frequently/to be thin). However, merely setting a goal, or wanting very much to achieve it, is not sufficient to actually attain it. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Implementation Intentions]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/implementation_intentions

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