Habits
Obstacle If-Then Efficacy Plan
An obstacle if-then efficacy plan prewrites fallback actions when confidence dips—so setbacks still yield small wins.
An obstacle if-then efficacy plan prewrites responses when confidence drops—"If I skip morning walk, then I walk five minutes after lunch"—so setbacks still produce enactive wins. Pair with implementation intentions; obstacles are the failure paths, not just ideal days.
Review monthly and delete plans you never use.
Common questions
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How many obstacle plans do you need?
Two or three high-frequency obstacles per habit—rain, travel, late meetings. Too many plans never get remembered under stress.
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