Reactance

You could avoid reactance by only triggering onboarding when users are struggling, e.g., after several negative prompts in a row, so help feels timely, not forced.

Example from

Lovable

Rather than removing choices, you could suggest a healthier alternative with a one-click swap, keeping users in control so the nudge is less likely to provoke reactance.

Example from

Zomato

You could reduce reactance by offering a password import only when the first password is entered, rather than forcing the setup step upfront.

Example from

Arc

When users back out of a pledge, you could offer to remind them later if they need time to think, rather than pressuring them into a commitment that sparks reactance.

Example from

Klima

You could nudge sharing while onboarding a feature, e.g., gifting 30-day passes to a friend, so referrals feel natural, not a forced step that sparks reactance.

Example from

Headspace