You planned to fast but something came up. The disruption is a fork in the road—conscious adjustment or total abandonment. Research by Gollwitzer on implementation intentions shows planning for obstacles improves follow-through. Options: postpone to tomorrow, adjust the length, fast anyway, or—the wrong answer—use disruption as permission to abandon intention entirely.
This companion covers the disruption moment, each option, a decision framework, and building the habit of adjusting with intention. (3 min read)