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Self-control

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Obesity is positively associated with impulsiveness, lower self-control and neuroticism.[1]

Self-Control is defined by the Meriam Dictionary as restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires".[2]

Self-control and the Holy Spirit/Bible

One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them.

Self-control and the Bible and Christianity

Religion and self-control

Engaging in virtuous behavior and quenching temptations to engage in immoral behavior requires self-control.

In the journal article Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: Associations, explanations, and implications, psychologists McCullough and Willoughby theorize that many of the positive links of religiousness with health and social behavior may be caused by religion's beneficial influences on self-control/self-regulation.[3][4] Furthermore, a 2012 Queen's University study published in Psychological Science found that religion replenishes self-control.[5][6]

Research of Andrew Newberg M.D. related to intense prayer

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.[7][8][9]

Studies on religion and self-control

See also: Atheism and gluttony and Atheism and hedonism and Jesus Christ, the apostles and the Mediterranean diet/Mosaic diet

In the journal article Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: Associations, explanations, and implications, psychologists McCullough and Willoughby theorize that many of the positive links of religiousness with health and social behavior may be caused by religion's beneficial influences on self-control/self-regulation.[10][11] Furthermore, a 2012 Queen's University study published in Psychological Science found that religion replenishes self-control.[12][13] Also, numerous studies indicate that those who engage in regular spiritual practices have lower mortality rates.[14] [15] See also: Atheism and hedonism

Kelly McGonigal self-control methods and other research

Kelly McGonigal

Kelly McGonigal defines willpower as "the ability to do what you really want to do when part of you really doesn’t want to do it."

It consists of three elements:

  1. I will – the ability to do what you need to do
  2. I won't – resisting temptation
  3. I want – Your goals and noble desires

McGonigal recommends increasing willpower though getting proper sleep, exercise and nutrition. Engaging in mindfulness and meditation. Meditation can increase the prefrontal cortex part of the brain which is a center of the brain key to willpower.[16][17]

Future self

Self-control via habits

James Clear on habits

James Clear is a best-selling author who wrote the book Atomic Habits.

Self- control via habits: Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions (MCII)

Videos: Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions (MCII)

Self-control via daily routines

The creative lives of massively productive people like John Milton, Charles Dickens, Ludwig Beethoven and Edison follow strict daily routines. (i.e., when they would get up, when they would start work, when they would exercise and when they would relax). Peak productivity’s not about luck. It’s about devotion.

Increasing self-control techniques

Disciplined thinking

Science of self-control/willpower

See also

External links

Increasing self-control, general articles/videos:

Videos:

Notes

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  2. ↑ Self-Control - Webster-Merriam dictionary
  3. ↑ Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications
  4. ↑ Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications
  5. ↑ Religion Replenishes Self-Control, Psychological Science, June 2012 vol. 23 no. 6 635-642, Kevin Rounding, Albert Lee, Jill A. Jacobson and Li-Jun Ji at Queen’s University
  6. ↑ Study finds religion helps us gain self-control
  7. ↑ How Prayer Affects the Brain
  8. ↑ How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist
  9. ↑ 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
  10. ↑ Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications
  11. ↑ Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications
  12. ↑ Religion Replenishes Self-Control, Psychological Science, June 2012 vol. 23 no. 6 635-642, Kevin Rounding, Albert Lee, Jill A. Jacobson and Li-Jun Ji at Queen’s University
  13. ↑ Study finds religion helps us gain self-control
  14. ↑ Religious involvement and mortality: a meta-analytic review. McCullough ME, Hoyt WT, Larson DB, Koenig HG, Thoresen C., Health Psychol. 2000 May;19(3):211-22.
  15. ↑ The role of spirituality in health care, roc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2001 October; 14(4): 352–357.
  16. ↑ Neurobiology of Spirituality, E. Mohandas, M.D.
  17. ↑ The Psychology of Mindfulness, Digested
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