WOOP Process

Written: September 12, 2020 at 8:52 PM
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WOOP is an acronym for Wish, Obstacle, Outcome, Plan. It's a mental tool used to break through problems that get in your way. You pick something that's causing you problems, then walk through the following steps in order, and on the other side, you should have a solution. WOOP often!

Wish

What is your most important wish or concern? Pick a wish that feels challenging but that you can reasonably fulfill within the next four weeks.

Outcome

If your wish is fulfilled, where would that leave you? What would be the best, most positive outcome? How would fulfilling your wish make you feel? Identify your best outcome and take a moment to imagine it as fully as you can.

Obstacle

What is it within you that holds you back from fulfilling your wish? It might be an emotion, an irrational belief, or a bad habit. Think more deeply—what is it really? Identify your main inner obstacle and take a moment to imagine it fully.

Plan

What can you do to overcome your obstacle? Identify one action you can take or one thought you can think to overcome your obstacle. “If… (obstacle), then I will … (action or thought).” // Solve problems like the smartest person

Citations

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