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| | *[http://www.fastcodesign.com/3032874/infographic-of-the-day/the-daily-routines-of-26-of-historys-most-creative-minds The daily routines of 26 of history's most creative minds] | | *[http://www.fastcodesign.com/3032874/infographic-of-the-day/the-daily-routines-of-26-of-historys-most-creative-minds The daily routines of 26 of history's most creative minds] |
| | *[http://www.robinsharma.com/blog/09/become-the-most-productive-person-you-know Become the most productive person you know] | | *[http://www.robinsharma.com/blog/09/become-the-most-productive-person-you-know Become the most productive person you know] |
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| − | == Increasing self-control techniques ==
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| − | [[Image:Homer.gif|right|200px|thumb|[[Homer]] ]]
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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>
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| − | '''1.''' Eat three meals a day and eat low glycemic index foods (People with alow glucose levels have lower levels of willpower).
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| − | '''2.''' Get enough sleep. Tired people 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).
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| − | '''4.''' Set clear goals
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| − | '''5.''' Behavior monitoring (Get on scale every day for weight loss, use a spreadsheet to track daily performance, etc.)
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| − | '''6.''' Precommitment strategy which involves restricting choices to better alternatives (Only buying healthy food at grocery store or using portion control for weight loss; browser addons that block various time wasting websites for better time management, etc.). In [[Homer]]'s book ''The Odyssey'', Ulysses tells his sailors to bind him to the mast of his ship and block their ears before sailing past the island of the Sirens, whose enchanting song draws sailors to shipwreck.
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| − | '''7.''' Turn behavior into a habit (For example, exercising at the same time everyday.).
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| − | '''Articles on self-control techniques:'''
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| − | *[https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-easy-ways-to-increase-your-self-control/ 8 EASY WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR SELF-CONTROL]
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| − | *[http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2014/06/18/5-proven-methods-for-gaining-self-discipline/ 5 Proven Methods For Improving Self Discipline]
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| − | *[http://www.cssreflex.com/2012/06/10-tips-superior-power-freelancer.html/ 10 tips for strengthening self-discipline]
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| − | *[http://www.thefeelgoodlifestyle.com/willpower-discipline.html Just Do It: 11 Proven Ways to Increase Your Willpower and Self-Discipline]
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| − | *[http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/inspiration-motivation/increase-your-willpower 5 ways to boost your willpower]
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| − | *[https://blog.bufferapp.com/willpower-and-the-brain-why-its-so-hard-to-avoid-temptation 6 ways to boost your willpower]
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| | == Disciplined thinking == | | == Disciplined thinking == |