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| | 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> |
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| − | '''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]] |
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| − | '''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). |
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| − | '''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. |
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| − | '''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). |
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| | '''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.) |
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| | '''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> |
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| − | '''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> |
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| | + | '''10.''' Removing temptations from your environment makes it easier to resist impulsive behaviors. |
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| | '''Articles on self-control techniques:''' | | '''Articles on self-control techniques:''' |