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Pause & Choose Worksheet

A worksheet that inserts a choice where there used to be autopilot.

How to use it

  1. Describe the urge or autopilot moment.
  2. List 2–3 alternative actions.
  3. Choose one and note why it fits your goal.

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Pause & Choose Worksheet

A worksheet that inserts a choice where there used to be autopilot

  1. 1Describe the urge or autopilot moment.
  2. 2List 2–3 alternative actions.
  3. 3Choose one and note why it fits your goal.

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Autopilot is fast but rarely points where you want to go.

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