You should try to meet your commitments
Barry told his neighbor that he would help him trim a tree over the weekend, but now he doesn't feel like doing the work.
Barry has to decide how he will spend his time over the weekend.
Barry chooses to honor the commitment that he made to his neighbor and spends part of his weekend trimming the tree with him.
Barry doesn't help his neighbor, but instead just spends the weekend watching movies and eating.
Barry feels accomplished and proud of his behavior, making easy to enjoy the rest of his weekend in peace.
Barry sees his neighbor, out the window, working on tree trimming and feels guilty and lazy for his decision to blow off his obligation to help.