need to be specific and include what will be done, when and where (Gollwitzer 1999, Adriaanse 2018)
are goal-directed action plans
we want the intent to act to become associated with the cue which triggers the action
Implementation intentions Are specific goal directed plans that have a very specific structure. If I do this (what) when and where.
I will do a tandem stand when I brush my teeth every morning
I will stand on one leg while I juice our oranges for breakfast (remember to swap legs)
Forming these implementation intentions – the action plan helps to get started towards the goal of doing the activity.
The planner is not just to tick off, but used to facilitate the process…. Used ‘ and owned’ by the person, not just for the therapist.
We designed the Activity Planner as a tool to aid in the PLANNING and embedding..
The LiFE planners to added to or changed at each session.