Once you commit to a goal, you will be presented with countless temptations back to the status quo.
Our approach to resisting these temptations is usually one of struggle. We try and try and try to resist, but every challenge feels like a losing battle, until eventually we admit defeat.
But what if you saw every resistance as a victory?
Give yourself a mental high five or fist bump whenever you avoid temptation.
It may sound gimmicky, but you’ll be surprised by how effective it is.
Giving yourself a mental reward will foster positive reinforcement rather than negative reinforcement, which means you will look forward to conquering the next temptation rather than fearing you will fail.
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