How to use the Burnt Toast Theory for personal growth
A helpful metaphor for assertiveness and self-respect
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Ever burnt toast and decided to eat it anyway? Of course—we all have! If you do this on a regular basis, however, chances are that diet is not the only area in your life where you are settling for less. Enter the Burnt Toast Theory, which uses food imagery to illustrate the concept of settling for less.
The theory is used by many motivational speakers and self-help professionals. When properly understood, the metaphor can help people identify the areas of their life where they are settling, and motivate them to strive for more. Curious? Check out this gallery to learn more.
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