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Research indicates that 12 minutes of daily intense prayer over an eight-week period can change the brain to such a degree that it can be measured on a brain scan. This method of prayer appears to increase activity in brain areas associated with social interaction and compassion/thoughtfulness. In addition, it increases frontal lobe activity as focus and intentionality increase.<ref>[http://drleaf.com/blog/how-prayer-affects-the-brain/ How Prayer Affects the Brain]</ref><ref>[https://www.amazon.com/How-Changes-Your-Brain-Neuroscientist/dp/0345503422 How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist]</ref><ref>How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist– March 23, 2010 by Andrew Newberg M.D, Mark Robert Waldman. Pages 26,27</ref>
Research indicates that 12 minutes of daily intense prayer over an eight-week period can change the brain to such a degree that it can be measured on a brain scan. This method of prayer appears to increase activity in brain areas associated with social interaction and compassion/thoughtfulness. In addition, it increases frontal lobe activity as focus and intentionality increase.<ref>[http://drleaf.com/blog/how-prayer-affects-the-brain/ How Prayer Affects the Brain]</ref><ref>[https://www.amazon.com/How-Changes-Your-Brain-Neuroscientist/dp/0345503422 How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist]</ref><ref>How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist– March 23, 2010 by Andrew Newberg M.D, Mark Robert Waldman. Pages 26,27</ref>
== Increasing self-control techniques ==
[[Image:Homer.gif|right|200px|thumb|[[Homer]] ]]
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 alow glucose levels have lower levels of willpower).
'''2.''' Get enough sleep. Tired people 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).
'''4.''' Set clear goals
'''5.''' Behavior monitoring (Get on scale every day for weight loss, use a spreadsheet to track daily performance, etc.)
'''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.
'''7.''' Turn behavior into a habit (For example, exercising at the same time everyday.).
'''Articles on self-control techniques:'''
*[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]
*[http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2014/06/18/5-proven-methods-for-gaining-self-discipline/ 5 Proven Methods For Improving Self Discipline]
*[http://www.cssreflex.com/2012/06/10-tips-superior-power-freelancer.html/ 10 tips for strengthening self-discipline]
*[http://www.thefeelgoodlifestyle.com/willpower-discipline.html Just Do It: 11 Proven Ways to Increase Your Willpower and Self-Discipline]
*[http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/inspiration-motivation/increase-your-willpower 5 ways to boost your willpower]
*[https://blog.bufferapp.com/willpower-and-the-brain-why-its-so-hard-to-avoid-temptation 6 ways to boost your willpower]
== Kelly McGonigal self-control methods and other research ==
== Kelly McGonigal self-control methods and other research ==