The WOOP Goal Planner is a practical tool to help you turn ideas into action. WOOP stands for Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan — a research-backed method designed to help you overcome internal and external resistance so you can make steady progress on your goals.

🔄 What Is WOOP?

WOOP is a goal-setting framework developed by psychologist Gabriele Oettingen. It encourages mental contrasting — imagining your ideal outcome while acknowledging the real obstacles that might get in the way, and forming concrete if-then plans to deal with them.

• Wish – What do you want to achieve?
• Outcome – What’s the best result you imagine?
• Obstacle – What could prevent you from reaching it?
• Plan – What will you do if the obstacle shows up?

🧭 How to Use This Template (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Add a New Goal

   → e.g., “Start a Newsletter” or “Run a Marathon.”

2. Create a WOOP Plan

   → Fill in the Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan fields.

   → Use If-Then statements to handle your biggest obstacle.

   Example:

   • Obstacle: Procrastination
   • Plan: If I avoid writing, I’ll set a 25-minute timer to start.

3. Break Down the Plan into Action Tasks

   → Create specific tasks linked to your WOOP Plan.

   → These should be simple and doable.

   Example:

   • Task → “Write for 25 minutes” (linked to procrastination plan)

4. Review Weekly

   → Reflect on what worked and what didn’t.

   → Adjust your WOOP Plan or tasks accordingly.

🗂 What's Inside the Template