In this vein, I have had some good results from the simple expedient of internally-saying “I want to do this” instead of “I have to do this” with regards to things that system 2 wants to do (when system 1 feels reluctant), i.e. akratic things. I have heard this reframing suggested before but I feel like I get benefit from actually thinking the “I want” verbally.
In this vein, I have had some good results from the simple expedient of internally-saying “I want to do this” instead of “I have to do this” with regards to things that system 2 wants to do (when system 1 feels reluctant), i.e. akratic things. I have heard this reframing suggested before but I feel like I get benefit from actually thinking the “I want” verbally.