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The WOOP method, developed by Dr. Gabriele Oettingen, is a structured approach to goal achievement that involves identifying a Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan. It encourages individuals, particularly students, to articulate their goals and devise strategies to overcome potential challenges. The document includes examples for improving academic performance and productivity using this method.

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Woop Method

The WOOP method, developed by Dr. Gabriele Oettingen, is a structured approach to goal achievement that involves identifying a Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan. It encourages individuals, particularly students, to articulate their goals and devise strategies to overcome potential challenges. The document includes examples for improving academic performance and productivity using this method.

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WOOP METHOD

WOOP, which stands for “Wish,


Outcome, Obstacle, Plan,” is an
evidence-based intervention by Dr.
Gabriele Oettingen that is designed to
help students initiate and sustain effort Name : Date :
to achieve their goals.

W WISH
What is something you
really want to
accomplish?

O OUTCOME
What is the best outcome
from completing this goal?

O OBSTACLES

What may keep you from


completing your goal?

P PLAN
What can you do to
overcome your
obstacles? Use if/then
statements.

Notes :
WOOP Method Example
for College Students

Example 1: Improve Academic Performance


1. WISH: “I wish to improve my academic performance by 10% in my MATH
class.”
2. OUTCOME: Achieving this goal will improve my GPA and confidence in my
math abilities.”
3. OBSTACLE: “I often procrastinate studying for exams” or “I struggle with
some concepts.”
4. PLAN: “I will create a study schedule for the week leading up to my exam.”
and “I will seek help from my professor and tutoring services.”

Example 2: Improve My Productivity


1. WISH: “I wish to improve my productivity so I can complete my task more
efficiently.”
2. OUTCOME: “Increasing my productivity will reduce my stress levels and give
me more time for other activities.”
3. OBSTACLE: “I have a hard time prioritizing tasks.”
4. PLAN: “I will start each day creating a list of tasks I need to complete and
organize them by urgency. I can also break down large task into manageable
chunks.”

learningandwriting.ku.edu | Anschutz Library 424|peercoaching@ku.edu| 785-864-7733

Adapted from the works of Oettingen, Gabriele. “Get up and WOOP.” WOOP My Life,
https://woopmylife.org/

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