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The final strategy involves aligning your goals with a specific identity. Research demonstrates that framing your objectives in the context of your identity—such as “I am a healthy person” instead of simply aiming for weight loss—can lead to greater consistency in behavior. This identity link encourages alignment with your goals, fostering a natural inclination to act in ways that are congruent with how you see yourself.
The power of identity is underscored by a compelling study on voting behaviors, revealing that individuals who perceived themselves as “voters” exhibited higher participation rates than those simply asked if they would vote.