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“When you bounce your eyes away from a sexual image, immediately pull from your memory a pure image. Maybe a wedding picture, or a vacation experience with your family, or your buddies. There are thousands of positive images you can pull from your memory within seconds to replace the sexual images…” quote by Steve Arterburn
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“When you bounce your eyes away from a sexual image, immediately pull from your memory a pure image. Maybe a wedding picture, or a vacation experience with your family, or your buddies. There are thousands of positive images you can pull from your memory within seconds to replace the sexual images you're tempted with.”

Steve Arterburn

About This Quote

Source Book: Overcoming temptation, 2014

Replace unwanted sexual thoughts with positive memories to redirect focus quickly

In simple terms: Swap negative images for uplifting ones

Key Takeaway

Use mental imagery to shift attention

Themes

self‑control mental health habit change

Mood

calm empowering

Type

practical motivational

When to use this quote

  • stressful moments
  • online browsing
  • loneliness

Key Concepts

visualization cognitive restructuring

Questions to Reflect On

  • What uplifting memory can you recall instantly?
  • How can you build a library of positive images?
A Different Perspective

May be difficult if positive memories are scarce

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