Author Gabrielle Oettingen suggests in her book, Rethinking Positive Thinking, the W.O.O.P., process – Wish – Outcome – Obstacle – Plan. In other words, we get clarity on our ideal goal or Wish. We get fired up about the Outcome or benefits we would like to experience. Then we rub this hopeful future against potential Obstacles and finally we make a Plan to crush it!

Gabrielle’s husband, Peter, actually came up with the actual strategy to WOOP your day, every day. He called it “Implementation Intentions!” Simply stated, “IF” – “THEN!”

How does this work?

ME: IF I wake up in the morning I will read my Bible and Pray/Meditate. If I wake up in the morning I will Read and Journal. If I wake up in the morning I will do Creative Work before touching digital communications.

YOU: IF_____________________ THEN______________________________

All day. Every Day. Implementation Intentions – W.O.O.P. is where it is at!