Habit Recovery Protocol
Tried a SHIFT habit,
but it hasn't stuck?
Think of a SHIFT habit you've found hard to keep up. Work out what's getting in the way, choose a practical fix, and plan what to do differently next time.
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Start with the SHIFT habit you were working on.
Write one moment when the habit should happen, and the action you want to take then.
Think of the most recent time you didn't take the action you planned.
Your best guess is enough. The next step helps you check it.
Diagnose what got in the way.
The same habit can stall for different reasons. Think about the action you described: what made it difficult?
Based on the COM-B model of behaviour (Michie, van Stralen & West, 2011).
Build a fix that addresses your blocker.
Below is a menu of fixes for your blocker. Choose the ones that fit your situation.
Make your plan work in a busy week.
Work gets busy and routines change. Decide what you can still manage, the rule you'll follow, and when you'll start. Keep it small.
What's a smaller version of the action you could still do in a busy week?
What one rule will you stick to when workload, interruptions, or a change of routine gets in the way?
Your quick habit recovery plan.
Start with one SHIFT habit, choose the most likely blocker, and write down a fix to try. You can switch to the detailed plan if you need more guidance.
Write one moment when the habit should happen, and the action you want to take then.
Choose the blocker or blockers that fit your situation.
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What will you change to address your blocker?
Your recovery plan
The habit in practice:
Congratulations on making a plan to get this habit back on track.