How Not To Quit Smoking - The Concept Of The imaginary Motivation
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How Not to Quit Smoking: Understanding 'Imaginary Motivation'
Introduction
Why do I continue to smoke, even though I hate it?
The Cycle of Imaginary Motivation
I've noticed a pattern in my attempts to quit:
1. Demand: I tell myself to quit.
2. Fail: I don't quit.
3. Punish: I nag myself for smoking, which I call worrying.
4. Offer a Deal: I promise to stop nagging if I quit.
5. Fail Again: I fail once more.
6. Repeat: I return to step one.
This cycle has been unconscious for a long time. Nagging myself became second nature. My real motivation to quit was to stop this self-imposed worry. Here’s how it played out:
- Punish: I nag myself about continuing to smoke.
- Offer a Reward: I propose to stop the nagging if I quit.
- Quit: I attempt to quit to earn the reward.
- Reward: I stop nagging myself.
The Flaw in the Plan
I realized I’m offering myself nothing more than relief from something unnecessary: the nagging. Why not skip the quitting attempt and just stop nagging? Inevitably, this is what happens after a few cycles of failure.
This "imaginary motivation" achieves nothing. When it fails, I judge and blame myself, restarting the entire cycle. It’s a no-win situation, and deep down, I know it.
Conclusion
There must be a better way.
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By acknowledging the pattern of imaginary motivation, I can explore more effective strategies to quit smoking.
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