Past you: "I don't want to watch porn."
Future you: "I don't want to watch porn."
Present you: "I want to watch porn."
To deal with a mild urge, shift your attention to something else:
- Stand up, move
- Listen to a song
- Run around the block
No matter what you choose, do whatever you can to move your thoughts elsewhere. If you're not sure where to start, read our recovery blog!
Remember your why; why will your life be happier without pornography today? What will the future you say to inspire you to not give in right now? Here’s some examples:
- Improve your relationships
- Gain more self confidence
- Feel more peace and joy
- Have better mental health
- Improve your spirituality
Go talk to a friend or family member and ask them how their day is! Being around people is the best way to snap your brain out of the pull. Don't stay alone right now!
This is just a helpful reflection tool that won’t store data — to store your journal entries or join an anonymous support group, try Relay, our premium program for porn recovery.