Mental Contrasting

The strategy of mentally contrasting your desired future with one’s present reality. This contrast between what one wishes to experience and the challenges one is facing at present can enhance goal commitment.

Reference:

Oettingen, G., Mayer, D., Timur Sevincer, A., Stephens, E. J., Pak, H. J., & Hagenah, M. (2009). Mental contrasting and goal commitment: The mediating role of energization. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 35(5), 608-622. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167208330856