Intention-action gap

The intention-action gap is the disconnect between one's intention or attitudes and their behavior. This gap is often due to one's present bias (i.e. one's preference for immediate rewards). Often, people are able to select the "right" option in the future, such as choosing to exercise, but when the time comes, decides to prioritize other actions that provide more immesiate gratification, such as watching a TV show.

Relevant Academic Papers
  • Ajzen, I. (1985). From intentions to actions: A theory of planned behavior. In Action control (pp. 11-39). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg.