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Is it wise to have a backup plan? New research* suggests perhaps not. Merely thinking through a ‘plan B’ could hinder your chances of success, researchers say. Apparently, the sense of security can cause us to strive less for our target and not work as hard. To balance this out, try to be strategic about when you make a backup plan and keep your primary goal in sight. Try our How To Achieve Your Goals e-course for inspiration. See lifelabs.psychologies.co.uk/pages/courses.