Just Play The Tape Out

Mental projection of a behavior to its endpoint allows a person to recognize that destructive paths do not end well. The technique counters surface-level rationalizations by asking the person to project their behavior forward to its logical conclusion. The intervention requires visualizing the endpoint of one's current path rather than relying on wishful thinking about present-moment management. The technique is most effective for behaviors that are already on a destructive trajectory or trending in that direction.