Mindset Mondays: Gabrielle Oettingen — WOOP Framework (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan)

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We all have things we want to accomplish. But wanting something isn’t always enough.

Psychologist Dr. Gabrielle Oettingen developed a simple framework called WOOP to help turn goals into action:

Wish. Outcome. Obstacle. Plan.

Start with your Wish. What do you want?

Then picture the Outcome. If you accomplish it, what will that look or feel like?

Next comes the important part: identify the Obstacle. What is most likely to get in your way? Lack of time? Fear? Distractions? Fatigue? Doubt?

Finally, make a Plan.

Instead of simply saying, “I’m going to work harder,” get specific:

“If this obstacle happens, then I will…”

That simple if-then plan helps you prepare for the moment when things don’t go according to plan.

Because obstacles aren’t a surprise. They are part of the journey.

So this Monday, take five minutes and WOOP one goal:

  • What do I Wish for?

  • What is the Outcome I want?

  • What Obstacle could get in my way?

  • What is my Plan when it does?

Don’t just dream about where you want to go. Prepare for what might get in your way.

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