📍 Implementation Intention | Study Template

for the ones whose plans evaporate by Tuesday

Goal

Convert a vague study goal into a specific time + place commitment for the week.

Pre-decide exactly when and where you'll study so the brain doesn't have to negotiate at action time. : from Atomic Habits by James Clear.

🎯
0:00-0:03
Name the goal in one sentence ('finish chapter 4 problem set').
🕒
0:03-0:06
Pick the exact time, not 'morning' but '7:30 AM'.
🏫
0:06-0:09
Pick the exact spot, not 'library' but 'desk, back left corner'.
✍️
0:09-0:12
Write the full sentence: 'I will [behavior] at [time] in [location]'.
📌
0:12-0:14
Post it on the mirror: visible cue.
🗣️
0:14-0:16
Rehearse the sentence aloud once tonight.
⏰
0:16-0:18
Set a phone alarm for the chosen time.
📓
0:18-0:20
Log: 'intention set'. Tomorrow is locked.

Sticky note on the mirror + a small treat when the first session fires