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A goal-setting strategy unlike any you’ve heard of before

What if I told you that “positive thinking” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be?

Well it turns out that once you think positively, your brain believes the goal is already achieved, and it saps your energy to accomplish that goal.

NYU and University of Hamburg professor, Gabriele Oettingen, is the author of Rethinking Positive Thinking. After 20 years of research, she has developed a totally different framework that actually helps people achieve their goals.

This framework is being taught in schools, where it improves effort, homework completion, attendance, and GPA. Outside of school, this framework reduces stress, increases engagement, improves time management, and promotes physical fitness.

Ah-ha! Now we’re talking. 🙂

The framework is called WOOP, which stands for Wish – Outcome – Obstacle – Plan.

Wish

 

 

 

 

Start by stating something you’d like. It should be specific, something you can do within a time frame, and challenging but feasible.

Outcome

 

 

 

 

The outcome of this wish should be fulfilling and motivating. Reduce it to the most important thing you’ll get from it, and clearly visualize it.

Obstacle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an inner obstacle, not something outside, over which you may not have control. Again, reduce it to the most important aspect you can imagine.

Plan

 

 

 

 

State this as “when… then…” It must be an action you can see, not an internal decision. You must also possess any skills or resources you need to take action on the plan.

Example

W – I want to maintain my current weight through the holidays.
O – I will feel healthy and fit; I will also be proud of myself
O – I will be tempted to eat too many unhealthy foods, and not spend time exercising
P – When I want to eat second helpings, then I will clear my plate from the table. When my alarm comes on in the morning, then I will immediately put my feet on the floor (which will make it easier to get up and get going!).

The WOOP framework is specific, so if you’re going to use it, be sure to follow through exactly. The sequence, language, imagery, and state of mind created by the process are all critical to the success of the method.

It’s different from other goal-setting strategies because it uses something called “mental contrasting”.

 

 

 

 

This is when you contrast your wishes with potential obstacles. Plus, the visualizing process helps you vividly experience the desired future, in contrast with the obstacles. That way, when an obstacle comes up, you’ve already anticipated it, and know how to manage it.

I’d love to have a chance to speak with you about your goals, and maybe even walk through the WOOP process with you.   Please contact me here https://uptaustin.com/lifestyle-solution/ and I look forward to speaking with you!

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Brad Updegraff
Brad Updegraff
2022-07-05
Marc really gets it! I really like his innovative approach to strength and mobility training. He is awesome for accountability and motivation and will keep you informed and engaged!
Elise Haschke
Elise Haschke
2022-07-04
Ultimate Performance really helped me achieve my health goals - strength, flexibility and improved mental clarity. Marc is able to meet you where you're at and create workout plans specific to your needs. And I love receiving his daily emails with tips and reminders to live your happiest, healthiest life! I highly recommend Marc and Ultimate Performance as a partner on your path to wellness and wellbeing.
Vatina Robinson
Vatina Robinson
2022-07-01
Quality training for lifestyle wellness!
Tim Oshaughnessy
Tim Oshaughnessy
2022-07-01
I have been working with Marc for almost two years. He has been extremely effective in reducing neurogenic pain in my hips and knees. In addition, he has worked on my balance and overall strength which was in serious need of attention. Marc is very responsive to designing exercise strategies to meet **your** specific goals and needs. I highly recommend Marc if you are looking for an exercise physiologist or trainer.
Walt Manly
Walt Manly
2022-07-01
Excellent service and care, even if I am his Dad!
Kristal Timmerman
Kristal Timmerman
2022-07-01
After many tried and failed programs either online or in a public gym or CG, I finally have a program I have stuck w consistantly for over a year. At the year mark, I even decided that I loved going to UPT so much, I upped my sessions from 2x to 3x a week. Now, I am sad if I miss a session. My pain is gone. I was a chronic pain patient for over 10 years with various issues causing said pain. Marc's knowledge of how muscles work and how to guide them back to their proper place is pretty cool. When he asks how your body is feeling, he expects you to tell him if something is off so he can help and prevent further injury. Plus... he tells corny dad jokes.
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