We all know that wanting to eat healthier or reduce animal products is a good intention. But there's often a gap between intention and action. The good news? Positive psychology has a simple and gentle solution: implementation intentions.
What exactly is it?
An implementation intention is a very simple phrase: "If X, then Y." You associate a natural trigger in your day with a new behavior you want to adopt. No superhuman willpower is required, just a small plan rooted in your routine.
Why does it work better than discipline?
Because you don't wait to be "motivated." The trigger does the work for you. And when you associate this new behavior with a pleasant moment – soft music, a warm tea, an ASMR atmosphere – the change becomes natural, almost desirable.
Concrete examples for a more vegan lifestyle 🌱
- If I prepare my afternoon snack, then I choose a non-animal product option like my Kandi Glaze candies.
- If I crave sweets in the evening, then I put on an ASMR video and enjoy a vegan lollipop instead of a milk chocolate.
- If I do my grocery shopping on Saturday morning, then I read labels and choose at least one new vegan product.
- If I feel guilty after a slip-up, then I remind myself that every small step counts and gently get back on track.
- If I want to reward my day, then I order something beautiful and vegan because pleasure without compromise exists.
The link with pleasure and candy 🍬
The key is to associate your new choices with pleasure, not deprivation. This is exactly the philosophy behind Kandi Glaze: artisanal, 100% vegan, nut-free, dairy-free candies that are as beautiful to look at as they are to taste.
When your brain associates "vegan" with "satisfying and crunchy rainbow lollipop," change becomes easy. Almost automatic.
Where to start?
- Identify 2-3 moments in your day when you often succumb to non-vegan choices.
- Create your implementation intention: If [this moment], then [this gentler choice]
- Repeat for 4 to 8 weeks – patience is also a form of kindness to yourself 🌿
At Kandi Glaze, we believe that changing habits should never feel like a punishment. Explore our collection of vegan and allergen-free candies and prove to yourself that inclusive pleasure is possible.