Looking ten years ahead, Lola imagines herself to be a celebrated writer and a wonderful mother.According to self-discrepancy theory (Higgins, 1987), Lola is reflecting on her

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Lola is reflecting on her ideal self, which is the version of herself that she wishes to become or wants to be in the future. The ideal self is a component of the self-discrepancy theory, which suggests that people have multiple selves and the differences between these selves can cause psychological distress. In Lola's case, her ideal self is a successful writer and a wonderful mother, which is her desired future self.

Looking Ten Years Ahead, Lola Imagines Herself to Be a Celebrated