Gluttony

Core question: “Do I want this experience to continue?”

What it seeks or protects

Whether you keep scrolling when it is no longer enjoyable, have dessert to extend a taste, or play another round after a good game. Wanting more can depend on what you are doing.

Constructive expression

A good stopping point can preserve time or satisfaction. Continuing may be appealing too; consider what another round would actually add.

Imbalance risk

If the next moment always seems more promising, it can be easy to continue after enjoyment has faded. Notice whether that is happening in the particular activity.

In relationships

For a shared activity, people may reach their stopping points at different times. An invitation to continue can leave room for either answer.

Under pressure

When the next swipe or round is immediately available, take a moment to ask whether you still want the activity or are following its momentum.

Balance check

What would one more add, and would stopping now feel enough?

These scenes do not diagnose addiction or establish eating habits, body size or health.

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