I don’t know about you, but ice cream can be a big temptation to me. Then there’s chocolate, coffee, fudge, and cookies, among others!
We all have temptations around us. Advertising plays into our temptations. As business people, we are continually wanting to find a need and fill it. Those needs can be temptations that is another person’s weakness.
When you are facing a temptation that you want to tame, here are some ways to deal with it.
- Pause to think before you act
- Consider if this temptation works against your goals
- Think about how you will feel once you give in
- How will you feel in three hours?
- The next day?
- Next month?
- Talk with a trusted friend with whom you shared your goal and that supports you
It’s okay to have a little ice cream once in a while. But are there other temptations that are holding you back from where you want to be in the future? Consider the ramifications before you dive in.
