General action and inaction goals: Definitions & effects
... of years. We discuss the role of activity and inactivity in goals. What motivates a person to go out and do the things that they do? ... positing that the key to success is the formation of implementation intentions and frequent reminders of the diet goal in ... / moreSuccessful Dieting in Tempting Environments: Mission Impossible?
... they often challenge our striving for higher-order goals that offer long-term benefits (e.g., a slim figure). The ability to ... by using a specific planning strategy, the formation of implementation intentions Implementation intentions are behavioral ... / moreImplementing New Year’s Resolutions
... Eve we realize that we did not manage to reach all the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. Although we often are ... easier to reach your goal if you have set yourself implementation goals (Gollwitzer & Schaal, 1998). For example, if you want to ... / moreEngagement: A Source of Value, Quality of Life, or Both?
... off abilities to focus and invest effort in their personal goals or relationships, but also those who rest too much. They will become ... Psychology, 1, 629-651. Gollwitzer, P. M. (1999). Implementation intentions : Strong effects of simple plans. American ... / moreYielding to temptation: How and why some people are better at controlling themselves
... pleasures are in conflict with long-term goals that promise long-term benefits (e.g. losing weigh t) and thus ... One powerful remedy m ay be provided through implementation intentions − specific if-then plans that have ... / moreDoes nudging have a place in politics? How decision-making contexts inevitably influence our behavior
... Nudging can also be used to implement political goals more effectively (Thaler & Sunstein, 2008). Political goals are often formulated in laws that leave their specific implementation open. However, whether a law achieves its goal depends on ... / moreHere you can search the entire InMind magazine for any content of your choice. You can reduce your search results by selecting one or more filter options in the right column.