The Angel and the Devil.

We all face temptation, especially when we’re changing lifelong habits. 
Can you identify with Garfield in this cartoon?

Angel:  	“Now, Garfield.  You know you should eat a piece of fruit instead.”
Devil:	“Come on, Garfield.  You want it.”

This kind of “inner battle” is common.  If the angel wins, you’re likely to feel resentful and deprived.  If the devil wins, you’re likely to feel guilty.  Both can backfire and, in the long run, keep you from reaching your goals.  (In the cartoon, Garfield ends up eating the doughnut and the angel and devil!)    

Take a minute to imagine a wiser inner voice:  “I do like doughnuts.  But what I really want is to be healthy and lose weight.  A piece of toast with strawberry jam sounds good.”

Think of a temptation you’ve faced.  What might your inner voices say?

Angel:                                                                                                

Devil:                                                                                                

Wise Voice: