When it comes to our motives and desires, we are always pulled forward by the desire for pleasure or pushed forward by the desire to avoid pain .
Once you begin to look at all the dire consequences that will result from NOT making a change, that's when you'll realize that the motivation was always there. 🙂 Ask yourself:
Having written down all the negative consequences, it's time to make a list of all the great things that could potentially transpire if you did decide to make a change. Ask yourself:
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This excuse shows that you might lack motivation and a reason to change. We are always pulled forward by the desire for pleasure or pushed forward by the desire to avoid pain.
Write down the potential benefits as well as the negative consequences for not making the change.
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