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How to Master Self-Control Psychology

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    6. Thinking Abstractly About Temptation
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    A helpful approach for improving self-control is to rethink temptation. Focusing on cravings abstractly—not concretely—can help you meet long term goals.

    A helpful approach for improving self-control is to rethink temptation. Focusing on cravings abstractly—not concretely—can help you meet long term goals.

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    7. Thinking Abstractly to Control Cravings
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    You know how tempting detailed food photos can be, and how hard to resist! In this lesson on improving self-control, apply a psychology trick to limit cravings.

    You know how tempting detailed food photos can be, and how hard to resist! In this lesson on improving self-control, apply a psychology trick to limit cravings.

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    8. Exercising Willpower & Self-Control
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    Many psychology researchers believe that self-control is like a muscle. You can strengthen it through exercise, and it gets weaker after being used too much.

    Many psychology researchers believe that self-control is like a muscle. You can strengthen it through exercise, and it gets weaker after being used too much.

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    9. Building Self-Control & Willpower
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    You might feel discouraged if you're trying to develop self-control, so try this lesson on tips for practicing willpower, just like working out at the gym!

    You might feel discouraged if you're trying to develop self-control, so try this lesson on tips for practicing willpower, just like working out at the gym!

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    10. Increasing Willpower with Perception
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    The truth about willpower is that it's not actually a physical resource. If you believe that you can overcome self-control fatigue, you can meet your goals!

    The truth about willpower is that it's not actually a physical resource. If you believe that you can overcome self-control fatigue, you can meet your goals!

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