DOs

Remind users of their self-confidence and value

Demonstrate desired behaviors to users

Remind people of benefits of the target action

Use messaging that addresses barriers to change

Use messaging that increases users’ self-efficacy (belief on oneself)

Help users to practice positive behavior scenarios

Offer option to message close peers in risky situations

DON’Ts

Send too many reminders to users

Provide misleading or inaccurate information related to overcoming barriers

Provide misleading or inaccurate information related to users’ context and actions

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