There is also the aspect of “when”. You can’t keep thinking of a rule 24 hours a day, so the question is: in which situation should your attention be brought to the rule?
“Instead of X, do Y” provides an answer: it is when you are tempted to do X.
Probably relevant: Trigger-Action Planning
Yes, I think TAPs are extremely relevant here because it is about bringing attention, as you say, to the rule in the right context.I suspect a lot of my “try to...” or “you should...” notes and instructions are Actions in search of a Trigger
There is also the aspect of “when”. You can’t keep thinking of a rule 24 hours a day, so the question is: in which situation should your attention be brought to the rule?
“Instead of X, do Y” provides an answer: it is when you are tempted to do X.
Probably relevant: Trigger-Action Planning
Yes, I think TAPs are extremely relevant here because it is about bringing attention, as you say, to the rule in the right context.
I suspect a lot of my “try to...” or “you should...” notes and instructions are Actions in search of a Trigger