Choose Cost-Benefit

When faced with a difficult yet purposeful task (aligns with goals), choose cost-benefit analysis.

Avoid willpower depletion. Avoid forcing yourself to beat Resistance.

Instead, empathize with your current self AND future self.

Tap into the feelings of calm and ease that accompany taking time to rest.

Tap into the feelings of excitement that accompany accomplishment and purpose.

Weigh the cost of effort in the moment vs. the benefit of accomplishment.

It may be the case that rest is better than effort.

It may be the case that effort is better than rest.

Weigh intentionally.

(But also listen to your gut).

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