| Front | One way to beat procrastination is to increase your optimism. One way to increase optimism is by mental contrasting. How does that work? |
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| Back | After imagining what you want to achieve, mentally contrast that with where you are now. Visualize your toned cheekbones with the puffy face you may have if you eat that cake or beer. This presents your current situation as an obstacle to be overcome to achieve your dreams, and jumpstarts planning and effort.17 |
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