If you have a bad habit or even a compulsion, and you’re trying to leave it behind, many times the inclination is to scold yourself when you have the thought.
Instead, what if you affirm to yourself that you are free to do it if you so choose? Say to yourself that you have the free will to do it or not do it, remind yourself every time that it is a choice.
You might find that allowing yourself the space to have those feelings, the permission to do the thing that you don’t want to do, gives you an opportunity to make a high-quality decision.
For transcript and notes go to: Free to Choose Good Things A Beautiful Thought
