Habits
Situational If-Then Plan
A situational if-then plan ties actions to place or context—hotel, office pantry, commute—not clock time alone when settings change behavior.
A situational if-then plan names a specific context—not just time—if I am in the hotel gym, then twenty minutes zone 2; if the pantry is open after 9 p. m.
, then I close it and make tea. Situation cues beat vague intentions when the same clock time means different behavior at home versus travel.
Write plans for your top three high-risk contexts first.
Common questions
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When should you use situational instead of temporal if-thens?
Use situational plans when the same hour means different behavior—travel weeks, open offices, or shared kitchens. Pair with one temporal backup at home.
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