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SkriVanTek t1_j38ih3l wrote

Reply to comment by ace_v27 in Our ability to resist temptation depends on how fragmented one's mind is | On the inconsistencies in one’s mental setup by IAI_Admin

yeah exactly and this good action might still be bad for you because you have another commitment.

for many people saying yes is a very tempting thing

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ace_v27 t1_j38ktqo wrote

Temptation to say yes is different than temptation to actually do something. If I feel pressured into volunteering my time but I actually don't want to, then if I do it, I will be in a state of dissonance. If I really want to volunteer my time, then I volunteer my time with no dissonance.

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SkriVanTek t1_j38xus1 wrote

you might really want to and you might enjoy your time but you could still be really procrastinating some other thing you should do but don’t want to

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ace_v27 t1_j39ujpe wrote

Sure. I guess in this case “avoidance” would be scheduling your shift after your urgent work is due.

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