Give Instructions

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Written By Lauren Alys Kelly

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Give Instructions

Help people take action with clear and friendly instructions.

 
 

What is it:

Starting something new can be daunting. "Am I doing this right?"—this question can make anyone unsure and overwhelmed. Clear instructions can cut through this uncertainty. They show us the way, help us plan our steps, and give us the confidence to try new…

 

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Lauren Alys Kelly

Lauren Alys Kelly is the founder of Alterkind, overseeing the behavioural design, tool development, training and research. They publish tools like BehaviourKit.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenalyskelly/
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