Picture the Aftermath
Stoic Thinking · Beginner
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When facing a temptation, don't decide with only a single scene in view.
Micro-habits to get started
Small actions of a few minutes to start this habit:
Wait ten minutes
Before giving in to a craving or impulse purchase, let ten minutes pass.
Often, by the time the wait is over, the urge has already faded.
10 minTwo scenes
Picture the brief enjoyment first, and then picture the hour after—or the next day.
Temptation spotlights the first bite and hides the aftermath.
1 minThe third scene
Picture the quiet satisfaction of having resisted.
Resisting doesn't just avoid harm—it brings a distinct joy of its own.
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