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*[https://www.talkiatry.com/blog/impulsive-behavior#:~:text=If%20impulsive%20behaviors%20significantly%20interfere%20with%20your,seek%20support%20from%20a%20mental%20health%20professional. Why can’t I control my impulses?] | *[https://www.talkiatry.com/blog/impulsive-behavior#:~:text=If%20impulsive%20behaviors%20significantly%20interfere%20with%20your,seek%20support%20from%20a%20mental%20health%20professional. Why can’t I control my impulses?] | ||
*[https://www.calm.com/blog/impulsive-behavior Impulsive behavior: what it is, causes, examples, & how to stop] | *[https://www.calm.com/blog/impulsive-behavior Impulsive behavior: what it is, causes, examples, & how to stop] | ||
| + | *[https://evergreen-therapy.com/from-impulsive-to-intentional-using-mindfulness-to-make-wiser-choices/#:~:text=A%20basic%20mindfulness%20practice%20serves%20as%20a,the%20most%20intense%20and%20seemingly%20intractable%20impulses. From Impulsive to Intentional: Using Mindfulness to Make Wiser Choices] by Dr. Denise Fournier, LMHC | ||
| + | *[https://www.talkspace.com/blog/impulsive-behavior/#:~:text=What%20is%20impulsive%20behavior?,keep%20impulsive%20behaviors%20under%20control. Impulsive Behaviors: Examples, Causes, & How to Control It] | ||
| + | *[https://legacyprosports.us/ultimate-guide-to-managing-impulsivity/#:~:text=Engaging%20in%20regular%20exercise%20and%20physical%20activity,be%20an%20effective%20way%20to%20manage%20impulsivity. Mastering the Art of Self-Control: Your Ultimate Guide to Managing Impulsivity] | ||
| + | *[https://resiliencei.com/blog/how-to-stay-calm-under-pressure-and-build-resilience/#:~:text=Practice%20Delayed%20GratificationStart%20small%20by%20delaying%20minor,five%20minutes%20before%20making%20an%20impulse%20purchase. Impulse Control: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure and Build Resilience] | ||
| + | *[https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/building-a-life-worth-living/202312/how-to-stop-impulsive-behaviors How to "STOP" Impulsive Behaviors] by Kiki Fehling Ph.D. | ||
| + | *[https://healtreatmentcenters.com/mental-health/why-am-i-so-impulsive/#:~:text=%F0%9F%8C%9F%20Even%20though%20it%20(%20impulsive%20behavior,equipped%20to%20tackle%20those%20impulsive%20urges%20head%2Don! Why Am I So Impulsive? Understanding Your Impulsive Behavior] | ||
| + | *[https://www.verywellmind.com/delayed-gratification-why-wait-for-what-you-want-2795429#:~:text=Delaying%20gratification%20means%20prioritizing%20a%20long%2Dterm%20goal,There%20are%20ways%20to%20develop%20impulse%20control. The Meaning of Delayed Gratification] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd | ||
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Revision as of 00:53, May 8, 2025
Reducing impulsivity
See also: Decision making and Self-awareness and mindfulness and Self-control and Will (psychology) and Habit and Goal setting and Organizational skills and Project management and Self-care
To reduce impulsivity these practices often help: focus on increasing self-awareness; practicing mindfulness; delay gratification via better self-control/willpower; use visual reminders to not engage in impulsive behavior; create good habits/routines; practice goal setting; break tasks down which particularly cause impulsivity; developing healthier coping mechanisms (Techniques/practices like: exercise, deep breathing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and relaxation practices can help manage impulsive urges and promote more thoughtful decision-making) and practice self-care/compassion.[1]
External links
- Why can’t I control my impulses?
- Impulsive behavior: what it is, causes, examples, & how to stop
- From Impulsive to Intentional: Using Mindfulness to Make Wiser Choices by Dr. Denise Fournier, LMHC
- Impulsive Behaviors: Examples, Causes, & How to Control It
- Mastering the Art of Self-Control: Your Ultimate Guide to Managing Impulsivity
- Impulse Control: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure and Build Resilience
- How to "STOP" Impulsive Behaviors by Kiki Fehling Ph.D.
- Why Am I So Impulsive? Understanding Your Impulsive Behavior
- The Meaning of Delayed Gratification by Kendra Cherry, MSEd