>Even a seemingly artificially induced negative mood proved to be
enough to make people postpone an important self-control goal
"Acting more extroverted can improve well-being. Why? Because, for an under-confident introvert, acting “extroverted” usually means being more assertive, outspoken, and bold. These are actual behaviors that get better with practice."

https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/xge0000668
The “reflecting as if.” method is simple.

1.Step back from your situation
2.Reflect on how you are
3.Choose an alternate version of how you want to be
4.Act as if you are what you have chosen to be

Focus on who you want to be, not how you are - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10720530390227676
> Clothing, mindset, and environments are excellent “context builders” that help you make it when your mind tells you otherwise.

It’s a goal-directed actions and with many associations that create a framework for your behavior.
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