Section 1 - Instruction

Previously, you learned to anticipate challenges like predictable disruptions and life transitions. You also learned about interference from cognitive load, competing priorities, and your environment. Now, let's connect these ideas and practice creating proactive plans.

Engagement Message

How does knowing the type of interference help you prepare for a challenge you've anticipated?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Let's categorize different obstacles. Sort these scenarios into the correct challenge category.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Predictable Disruption
  • Second Box Label: Life Transition

First Box Items

  • Weekly team lunch
  • Annual conference
  • Weekend plans

Second Box Items

  • Getting married
  • Starting a new job
  • Moving to a new city
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct type of interference.

When your brain is overloaded with stress from a looming deadline, it creates [[blank:cognitive load]]. When your normal route to the gym is closed for construction, it's an [[blank:environmental disruption]].

Suggested Answers

  • cognitive load
  • environmental disruption
  • competing priority
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Let's identify the primary type of interference in each scenario. Swipe left for Competing Priority and right for Cognitive Load.

Labels

  • Left Label: Competing Priority
  • Right Label: Cognitive Load

Left Label Items

  • "An urgent client request made me skip my planned workout."
  • "I had to help my kids with their school project instead of meditating."
  • "My boss asked me to stay late, so I missed my language class."

Right Label Items

  • "After a day of back-to-back meetings, I was too mentally tired to cook."
  • "I couldn't focus on my reading because I was worried about a family issue."
  • "I made so many decisions today that I can't decide what to do now."
Section 5 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

You have a habit of running for 45 minutes every morning. You know that next week will be extremely busy with project deadlines, creating high cognitive load and competing priorities. What is the best "minimum viable version" to protect your habit?

A. A 10-minute walk or jog each morning. B. Skipping the habit entirely until the week is over. C. Trying to force the full 45-minute run, even if exhausted. D. Switching to a completely new habit like yoga.

Suggested Answers

  • A - Correct
  • B
  • C
  • D
Section 6 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

According to the research we've discussed, what is the main benefit of anticipating challenges in advance?

A. It guarantees you will never fail at a habit. B. It allows you to avoid all obstacles and disruptions. C. It helps you maintain habits longer by being proactive instead of reactive. D. It makes habits feel easier from the very beginning.

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C - Correct
  • D
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