Mindfulness to Avoid Acting on the Cue

Behavior Change Strategies

Mindfulness in behavior change means training users to notice their urges without automatically acting on them. It's about creating space between stimulus and response.

Unlike blocking the cue or replacing the routine, this approach accepts the cue and the urge but teaches non-reactivity.

For UX: Design moments of pause, breathing exercises, or reflective prompts that help users become aware of their impulses before acting.

Quiz

Pass: 3/3 correct

1. The mindfulness approach differs from blocking cues because it:

2. The app 'One Sec' applies mindfulness by:

3. What does 'urge surfing' mean in this context?

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