Psychological Hacks4 MIN READ
Level 4
The Identity Reframe
Lie to yourself until it becomes a personality trait.
Stop saying 'I can't have that' (which implies deprivation) and start saying 'I'm not the kind of person who eats that.' It shifts the struggle from willpower to identity, which is much harder for the brain to break.
Execution Tips
- ⊕Refer to donuts as 'office decoration' rather than food.
- ⊕When offered junk, say 'No thanks, I don't eat that' rather than 'I'm on a diet.'
- ⊕Adopt the persona of an 'athlete' even if you're just starting.
Cautions
- ⊗May result in you being slightly annoying at parties.
Quick Summary
Complexity
Low to Medium
Time to results
Immediate
Unethical Level
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