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→Increasing self-control techniques
Below are various techniques to increase self-control:<ref>[[Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength]] by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney. Penguin Press; 1st edition (September 1, 2011)</ref>
Below are various techniques to increase self-control:<ref>[[Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength]] by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney. Penguin Press; 1st edition (September 1, 2011)</ref>
'''1.''' Eat three meals a day and eat low glycemic index foods (People with low glucose levels have lower levels of willpower).
'''1.''' Set clear goals. See: [[Goal setting]]
'''2.''' Get enough sleep. Tired people have lower levels of willpower.
'''2.''' Eat three meals a day and eat low glycemic index foods (People with low glucose levels have lower levels of willpower).
'''3.''' Bright lines method (Making steadfast rules that you absolutely commit to. For example, a person committing to eating healthier making a steadfast rule not to go into convenience stores).
'''3.''' Get enough sleep. Tired people have lower levels of willpower.
'''4.''' Set clear goals. See: [[Goal setting]]
'''4.''' Bright lines method (Making steadfast rules that you absolutely commit to. For example, a person committing to eating healthier making a steadfast rule not to go into convenience stores).
'''5.''' Behavior monitoring (Get on scale every day for weight loss, use a spreadsheet to track daily performance, etc.)
'''5.''' Behavior monitoring (Get on scale every day for weight loss, use a spreadsheet to track daily performance, etc.)
'''8.''' Regular exercise increases willpower.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6971834/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20the%20weight%20of%20evidence,and%20older%20adults%20%5B61%5D. Self-Control and Exercise: A Review of the Bi-Directional Relationship], ''Brain Plasticity'' 2019; 5(1): 97–104. Published online 2019 Dec 26. Prepublished online 2019 Dec 19. doi: 10.3233/BPL-190082</ref>
'''8.''' Regular exercise increases willpower.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6971834/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20the%20weight%20of%20evidence,and%20older%20adults%20%5B61%5D. Self-Control and Exercise: A Review of the Bi-Directional Relationship], ''Brain Plasticity'' 2019; 5(1): 97–104. Published online 2019 Dec 26. Prepublished online 2019 Dec 19. doi: 10.3233/BPL-190082</ref>
'''9.''' Practice [[Self-regulation|self-regulation]] strategies/techniques. Self-control involves inhibiting impulses and emotions whereas self-regulation focuses on reducing the intensity and frequency of those impulses.<ref>[https://saotg.com/self-regulation-vs-self-control/#:~:text=While%20these%20may%20sound%20like,and%20frequency%20of%20those%20impulses. Self-Regulation vs. Self-Control]</ref>
'''9.''' Practice [[Self-regulation|self-regulation]] strategies/techniques such as positive [[self-talk]] and delaying gratification. Self-control involves inhibiting impulses and emotions whereas self-regulation focuses on reducing the intensity and frequency of those impulses. Being mindful of your thoughts and emotions helps you identify triggers and make conscious choices to manage your behavior. <ref>[https://saotg.com/self-regulation-vs-self-control/#:~:text=While%20these%20may%20sound%20like,and%20frequency%20of%20those%20impulses. Self-Regulation vs. Self-Control]</ref>
'''10.''' Removing temptations from your environment makes it easier to resist impulsive behaviors.
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