The process of translating intentions into actions through planning, initiating behavior, and maintaining effort toward objective achievement despite obstacles and competing demands.
Example: Creating specific action plans with if-then strategies ("If it's 7 AM, then I will go to the gym") to bridge the gap between intentions and actual behavior.
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