Behavioral change
Grid for Planning 'Tiny Experiments' for a New Behavior
This tool helps a client design low-risk mini-experiments to test out a new behavior without.
When a client commits to a significant behavioral change, the sheer scale of the goal can lead to paralysis. They want to be more assertive or adopt a new routine, but the perceived risk of failure is so high that they never begin. Week after week, you hear a report of inaction, with the client caught between their intentions and their inertia.
This directive reframes the objective from a single, high-stakes performance to a series of low-risk trials. The focus shifts from getting it right to simply gathering data about the new behavior in action. Your client walks away with a concrete, manageable plan for the coming week that is designed for learning, not just for success.
Grid for Planning 'Tiny Experiments' for a New Behavior
Identify a new behavior you want to practice. Use this grid to break it down into tiny, low-risk experiments. An experiment is a single action that takes less than five minutes. The purpose is only to gather information about what happens, not to get a specific result. Fill out at least one row.
| Desired Behavior | Tiny Experiment (1-5 min action) | When & Where | What I Will Notice Afterward (Facts only) |
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