1. Schedules, Not Intentions
Clarry Lay
York University

2. The Year is 2024

3. People see the statements below as quaint
I intend to study for the test this Thursday and Friday for four hours
I intend to call my doctor
I intend to work on the report for work next Monday

4. WHY?
Because everyone age 12 and older
possesses software programs to schedule
their behaviour on a daily basis
and more

5. Click on Goal Categories for Age and Circumstances
Lifestyle Vocational
Academic Family
Social Relationship
Community Personal and Spiritual
Recreational and Hobby
Financial

6. Click on List of Academic Goals

7. Select Excellent Grades in My Courses

8. Behaviours Prescribed to Achieve a Grade of A
Basic Behaviours
Read the course outline and understand all components and
expectations of the course and the means of evaluation
Buy the textbook and secure other course materials
. Read the textbook and other required reading prior to each class
Do the study questions, math questions, etc. on a regular basis
Make notes on the textbook
Review textbook notes on a regular basis
Attend all lectures
Take lecture notes
Review lecture notes on a regular basis
Study one hour per day
Think about the topic for your essay in the course early on
Decide on the topic for your essay
Write the essay
Seek feedback from the teaching assistant before your essay is handed in
Prepare a list of points on the content of the course that you would like
clarification on

9. Check Off Prescribed Behaviours that Apply and
that You Are Capable of Performing
Read the course outline and understand all components and
expectations of the course and the means of evaluation
Buy the textbook and secure other course materials
. Read the textbook and other required reading prior to each class
Do the study questions, math questions, etc. on a regular basis
Make notes on the textbook
Review textbook notes on a regular basis
Attend all lectures
Take lecture notes
Review lecture notes on a regular basis
Study one hour per day
Think about the topic for your essay in the course early on
Decide on the topic for your essay
Write the essay
Seek feedback from the teaching assistant before your essay is handed in
Prepare a list of points on the content of the course that you would like
clarification on

10. Click on Scheduling of These
Selected Behaviours

11. Heaven’s Rule
Heaven has one rule for entry.
It requires that you spend a lot of time in your life doing what
you ought to be doing in a timely manner.
It is that simple.

12. Determining What You Ought to be Doing
What you ought to be doing throughout your life is defined by your goals.
Once your goals are identified and critically evaluated, what you ought to be doing is to engage in those specific behaviours that will enable you to reach these goals.

13. Heaven’s Slogan
Striving for your potential
is a gift of life

14. A Model of Directed Everyday Living

16. The Inner Core (original)
Stage 1: Goals -- Behaviours – Intentions
Stage 2: Intentions -- Behaviours -- Goals

17. The Inner Core (Revised)
Stage 1: Goals -- Behaviours – Schedules
Stage 2: Schedules -- Behaviours -- Goals

18. Why the emphasis on schedules,
and the rejection of intentions

19. The dual meaning of the concept of intentions.

20. 1. The dual meaning of the concept of intentions.
Schedules are more specific and concrete.

21. 1. The dual meaning of the concept of intentions.
Schedules are more specific and concrete.
Schedules act as the concurrent, driving source of
motivation.
“Why am I motivated to do this right now?
Because it is on my schedule.”
Film actor to director: What is my motivation for
this scene? Reply. You signed a contract.

22. Categories of Behaviours to be Scheduled

23. Categories of Scheduled Behaviours
Preliminary: Identification of your goals and the identification of behaviours prescribed to reach those goals

24. Categories of Scheduled Behaviours
Preliminary: Identification of your goals and the identification of behaviours prescribed to reach those goals
2. Prescribed behaviours to reach particular goals

25. Behaviours Prescribed to Achieve a Grade of A
Basic Behaviours
Read the course outline and understand all components and
expectations of the course and the means of evaluation
Buy the textbook and secure other course materials
. Read the textbook and other required reading prior to each class
Do the study questions, math questions, etc. on a regular basis
Make notes on the textbook
Review textbook notes on a regular basis
Attend all lectures
Take lecture notes
Review lecture notes on a regular basis
Study one hour per day
Think about the topic for your essay in the course early on
Decide on the topic for your essay
Write the essay
Seek feedback from the teaching assistant before your essay is handed in
Prepare a list of points on the content of the course that you would like
clarification on

26. Categories of Scheduled Behaviours
Preliminary: Identification of your goals and the behaviours prescribed to reach those goals
2. Prescribed behaviours to reach particular goals
3. Routine, repeated behaviours in pursuit of continuing goals

27. Categories of Scheduled Behaviours
Preliminary: Identification of your goals and the behaviours prescribed to reach those goals
2. Prescribed behaviours to reach particular goals
3. Routine, repeated behaviours in pursuit of continuing goals
Routine, repeated behaviours in pursuit of common needs and
requirements

28. Categories of Scheduled Behaviours
Preliminary: Identification of your goals and the behaviours prescribed to reach those goals
2. Prescribed behaviours to reach particular goals
3. Routine, repeated behaviours in pursuit of continuing goals
Routine, repeated behaviours in pursuit of common needs and
requirements
5. Behaviours in connection with appointments made

29. Categories of Scheduled Behaviours
Preliminary: Identification of your goals and the behaviours prescribed to reach those goals
2. Prescribed behaviours to reach particular goals
3. Routine, repeated behaviours in pursuit of continuing goals
Routine, repeated behaviours in pursuit of common needs and
requirements
5. Behaviour in connection with appointments made
Free time behaviours

30. Categories of Scheduled Behaviours
A note on basic behaviours versus auxiliary behaviours

31. Daily Schedules – Types of Entry

32. Fixed entries

33. Fixed entries
Flexible entries

34. Fixed entries
Flexible entries
Interchangeable entries

35. Fixed entries
Flexible entries
Interchangeable entries
Floating entries

36. Fixed entries
Flexible entries
Interchangeable entries
Floating entries
Random entries (The Smart Job Jar)

37. The Composition of Informed Scheduling

38. The Composition of Informed Scheduling
Date, time of day, approximate duration of time

39. The Composition of Informed Scheduling
Date, time of day, approximate duration of time
Place components and surrounding situation

40. The Composition of Informed Scheduling
Date, time of day, approximate duration of time
Place components and surrounding situation
Reminder of pertinent auxiliary behaviours

41. The Composition of Informed Scheduling
Date, time of day, approximate duration of time
Place components and surrounding situation
Reminder of pertinent auxiliary behaviours
Reminder of the relation between scheduled behaviour and the goal involved

42. The Composition of Informed Scheduling
Date, time of day, approximate duration of time
Place components and surrounding situation
Reminder of pertinent auxiliary behaviours
Reminder of the relation between scheduled behaviour and the goal involved
Reminder of positive consequences if you act as scheduled and negative consequences if you fail to act

43. The Composition of Informed Scheduling
Date, time of day, approximate duration of time
Place components and surrounding situation
Reminder of pertinent auxiliary behaviours
Reminder of the relation between scheduled behaviour and the goal involved
Reminder of positive consequences if you act as scheduled and negative consequences if you fail to act
Reminders from others of meaning to them, their expectations

44. The Composition of Informed Scheduling
Date, time of day, approximate duration of time
Place components and surrounding situation
Reminder of pertinent auxiliary behaviours
Reminder of the relation between scheduled behaviour and the goal involved
Reminder of positive consequences if you act as scheduled and negative consequences if you fail to act
Reminders from others of meaning to them, their expectations
Other motivating pop-ups

45. Inserting Prescribed Behaviours
into Your Daily Life

46. Levels of Scheduling on a
Daily/Weekly Basis

47. To procrastinate is to fail to enact your scheduled behaviours in a timely manner

48. Procrastinators (and Others) Can Still Get to Heaven
Clarry Lay, York University
Goals
Behaviours
Schedules