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Health and Lifestyle Habits

Meaningful Goal & Action Plan

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We often set goals but feel frustrated when we don’t fully achieve them, often because they are not aligned with our reality and needs. This approach introduces a structured and compassionate method that includes clarifying the deep “why,” evaluating pros and cons, identifying obstacles, and creating actionable strategies to make goals more meaningful and attainable. By integrating these simple steps—such as setting a clear plan, adjusting our environment, and incorporating rewards—we can transform our goals into sustainable habits that truly support our well-being and daily life.

Littérature scientifique associée

  • Sheldon, K. M., Sheldon, K. M., Gordeeva, T. O., Gordeeva, T. O., Sychev, O. A., Osin, E., Titova, L., & Titova, L. (2020). Self-concordant goals breed goal-optimism and thus well-being. Current Psychology, 1–9.
    • Sheldon et al. (2020) demonstrate that self-concordant goals—aligned with personal values—promote optimism about goal achievement and thereby enhance well-being across diverse cultural contexts.
  • Chatzisarantis, N. L. D., Hagger, M. S., & Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C. (2008). The Effects of Self-Discordance, Self-Concordance, and Implementation Intentions on Health Behavior. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, 13(4), 198–214.
    • Chatzisarantis, Hagger, and Thøgersen-Ntoumani (2008) show that implementation intentions support health behavior change, especially when motivation is self-discordant, by facilitating action initiation.
  • Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. Guilford Press
    • Selon la théorie de l’autodétermination, un objectif n’est réellement moteur que s’il est auto-concordant, c’est-à-dire aligné avec nos valeurs profondes plutôt que dicté par des pressions extérieures (Ryan & Deci, 2017).
  • Christiansen, C. H., Baum, C. M., & Bass, J. D. (Eds.). (2014). Occupational therapy: Performance, participation, and well-being (4th ed.). SLACK Incorporated.
    • Cette méthode s’appuie sur les principes de l’ergothérapie (Performance, Participation, and Well-Being), où l’alignement entre vos capacités et vos aspirations profondes est la clé d’un changement durable.

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