I have a motto: Play the tape all the way to the end.
That is how I picture the consequences of my choices. Sometimes I'll be facing a dietary choice. Chocolate ice cream or some healthy protein. I play the tape in my head, seeing the scale (I'm trying to lose weight in a safe and healthy manner) go either up or down.
I visualize my disappointment in myself when the scale shows my weight is going up. Then I think about my pleasure (like this morning!) of stepping on the scale and seeing some lower numbers.
Play the tape all the way to the end when you are making decisions: overdrink alcohol, blackouts and hangovers. Be rude to the store clerk, shame and embarrassment follow.
Didn't show up for work, you know the consequences of that are not good. The day at the beach is not worth it.
Playing the tape now: linger in bed or take the dog out for her walk that contributes to my weight loss.
The creative writing prompt sounds like a role reversal version of the movie "Big".
I hadn't thought of that, but it kind of does. Thanks, David.
I have a motto: Play the tape all the way to the end.
That is how I picture the consequences of my choices. Sometimes I'll be facing a dietary choice. Chocolate ice cream or some healthy protein. I play the tape in my head, seeing the scale (I'm trying to lose weight in a safe and healthy manner) go either up or down.
I visualize my disappointment in myself when the scale shows my weight is going up. Then I think about my pleasure (like this morning!) of stepping on the scale and seeing some lower numbers.
Play the tape all the way to the end when you are making decisions: overdrink alcohol, blackouts and hangovers. Be rude to the store clerk, shame and embarrassment follow.
Didn't show up for work, you know the consequences of that are not good. The day at the beach is not worth it.
Playing the tape now: linger in bed or take the dog out for her walk that contributes to my weight loss.
I love that! Too often, we can only see the right now. I love the idea of thinking of it like a video and fast forwarding to the end. Thank you!