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plans and put your energy in them. Let's see how you can
prepare for the interview.
Nice plans we've made, but I just don't seem to be able to carry
them out.
What's holding you back?
I keep forgetting!
How can you stop yourself from forgetting?
Write things on a piece of paper and put it on the back of the
door, so I see it before I leave the house.
That's a good idea. Here's a piece of paper...
I want to quit school because I don't think I will ever graduate.
Maybe, but you've studied hard for four years. You only have
a few more months to go. Actually you are virtually there
and now you want to throw away four years, just like that?
Bit of a waste, eh?
It's your choice to throw away four years of effort.
I'm scared to death I will flunk.
So it's very important to you that you make it.
Yes, I didn't put in four years for nothing.
What would motivate you to go for it those last few months?
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Source: The Art of Counselling / De Kunst van het Counselen
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