A concrete tip for staying away from porn - Begin with the end in mind

This post is part of an ongoing series of posts about staying away from porn

Begin with the end in mind

Studies have shown that people are more successful at achieving their goals when they actively envision themselves succeeding at them. It's little wonder that one of Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is to "begin with the end in mind".

This concrete tip is all about using your imagination. Close your eyes, and take a few minutes to imagine how succeeding will feel. Think about how it will feel when you see "365" on your badge one day. What kinds of changes will take place in your life in that amount of time? Be very specific. How will you fill your new-found spare time? Which other goals in your life will you be freed up to pursue? How will success in those other goals feel? Remember to envision these things from the perspective of a future you, as though they have already happened.

Do this as often as you like, and be unapologetically optimistic, especially during those time when you find yourself struggling.