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Your future self in decision-making situations
We all like to feel good about ourselves in the moment, even if it interferes with our long-term goals.
But instead of letting our present self make the decision, we need to bring our future self into the decision-making process to help us think about the future consequences.
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Acting upon the reality of who you are now versus who you want to become is an important part of caring for your future self.
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Remind Yourself to Think About Your Future Self
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- Create reminders to make your subconscious think about your future self.
- Plan your days and set those days towards achieving something you've always wanted.
- Set bigger goals and set a clear picture of what they are and how you want to achieve them.
- Associate your future with the present.
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- Visualizing what you want your future to look like allows your mind to create a clear picture of who you will be or can be.
- Allow yourself to experience discomfort in the present because it will only prepare you for future adversities. Not only will you feel prepared but you will also be able to adapt to whatever situation is thrown at you.
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Biological limits to self-control
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A popular view of self-control
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Pre-commitment to be indulgent
People can use their foresight to prioritise the present. Many behaviours that seem like a lack of willpower are not caused by a reluctance to plan ahead. Instead, they come from our capacity for long-term thinking.
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Choosing immediate rewards
People living in poverty tend to favour smaller immediate rewards over a larger delayed payoff.
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