Gabriela often thinks of herself as a mother and often dreams of herself as an actress, but she is afraid she'll end up being an alcoholic. What are these thoughts examples of?

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These thoughts are examples of possible selves, which refer to images individuals have about the selves they might become in the future. In Gabriela's case, she has different possible selves in mind (mother, actress, alcoholic) and these may influence her behavior and decisions in the present.

Gabriela Often Thinks of Herself as a Mother and Often