Phil Stutz

you move toward it, pain shrinks. When you move away from it, pain grows.

ize a cue.

For the Reversal of Desire, the first cue is obvious—right before you’re about to do something you want to avoid.

. Let’s say you have to call someone who intimidates you, or you really need to get down to work, but you feel restless and distracted. At these moments, focus on the exact pain you’d feel if you began the action. Use the tool on that pain (multiple times if necessary) until you can feel the energy of the final step carrying you forward. Don’t stop to think—let it lead you right into taking the action you were avoiding.