Pros and Cons of Acting on an Urge
Weigh the short- and long-term pros and cons of acting on an urge versus resisting it, then decide.
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Pros and Cons of Acting on an Urge
Weigh the short- and long-term pros and cons of acting on an urge versus resisting it, then decide.
Identify Your Urge
First, clearly identify the urge you're experiencing (e.g., send an angry text message), and what emotions are driving this urge (e.g., frustration)
Pros and Cons
Complete the table below by listing the pros and cons of both acting on your urge and resisting it.
Be honest and thorough - consider both short-term and long-term consequences.
| Acting on the urge | Resisting the urge |
|---|---|
Decision
Based on your analysis above, what decision will you make?
What specific actions will you take instead of acting on the urge?
Follow-up & Reflection
After some time has passed, reflect on how your decision worked out.
- What did you learn from this experience?
- What (if anything) will you do differently next time?
You made it to the end.
