Don’t say ‘I can’t.’ Say, ‘I presently struggle with’.
TONY HORTON
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Finding motivation to work out can be challenging. There are so many distractions and less physically demanding alternatives to spending an hour working out at home. Even when we do get to start a home workout, having the desire to push ourselves is another challenge. But, remember :“Once you are exercising regularly, the hardest thing is to stop it.”– Erin Gray
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Use “I Don’t” Instead Of “I Can’t”
Research has found that using the phrase “I can’t” results in decreased self-control when compared to using the words “I don’t”.
When trying to break bad habits say “I don’t [bad habit]” instead of “I can’t [bad habit]” .
Words frame your sense of empowerment and control
“I don’t” is experienced as a choice, so it feels empowering. “I can’t” isn’t a choice, is a restriction.
In other words, the phrase "I don't" is a psychologically empowering way to say no, while the phrase "I can't" is a psychological...
"Don’t" vs "Can’t"
By classifying specific behaviors as things you will never do again, you put certain actions into the realm of “I don’t” versus “I can’t.”
Saying “I don’t” rather than “I can’t” provides greater “psychological empowerment.”
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