How to Master Self-Control Psychology
A 14-part course with Social Psychologist
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- Total Time 1 hr, 32 min
- Lessons 14
- Attachments 2
- Exercises 49
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53 CQ
14 Lessons in This Course
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5 minPsychology lesson 13 CQ
Self-control is about a conflict between short-term pleasures and long-term goals. Get tips on how to overcome these conflicts in this psychology lesson!
with Social PsychologistSelf-control is about a conflict between short-term pleasures and long-term goals. Get tips on how to overcome these conflicts in this psychology lesson!
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9 minPsychology lesson 25 CQ
Research has shown that people tend to overestimate how good they are at controlling temptation. In this preliminary psychology lesson, discuss setting goals.
with Social PsychologistResearch has shown that people tend to overestimate how good they are at controlling temptation. In this preliminary psychology lesson, discuss setting goals.
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12 minPsychology lesson 37 CQ
The key to success in self-control is making a plan. By specifying when and how you'll take action, you'll find that you make better progress toward your goals.
with Social PsychologistThe key to success in self-control is making a plan. By specifying when and how you'll take action, you'll find that you make better progress toward your goals.
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7 minPsychology lesson 44 CQ
When meeting your personal goals, setting implementation intentions is important for success, but requires a careful, step-by-step psychology approach.
with Social PsychologistWhen meeting your personal goals, setting implementation intentions is important for success, but requires a careful, step-by-step psychology approach.
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5 minPsychology lesson 53 CQ
Pre-commitment is a way to ensure self-control by preventing self-control conflicts in the first place. Start by identifying temptations, and avoiding them!
with Social PsychologistPre-commitment is a way to ensure self-control by preventing self-control conflicts in the first place. Start by identifying temptations, and avoiding them!
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8 minPsychology lesson 65 CQ
A helpful approach for improving self-control is to rethink temptation. Focusing on cravings abstractly—not concretely—can help you meet long term goals.
with Social PsychologistA 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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10 minPsychology lesson 76 CQ
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.
with Social PsychologistYou 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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6 minPsychology lesson 84 CQ
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.
with Social PsychologistMany 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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7 minPsychology lesson 94 CQ
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!
with Social PsychologistYou 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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5 minPsychology lesson 103 CQ
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!
with Social PsychologistThe 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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2 minPsychology lesson 112 CQ
When facing temptations, try using self-control to meet your goals. Learn why responding to temptations with "I don't" forms a powerful psychological queue.
with Social PsychologistWhen facing temptations, try using self-control to meet your goals. Learn why responding to temptations with "I don't" forms a powerful psychological queue.
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2 minPsychology lesson 122 CQ
In this psychology lesson about goal setting, learn why staying optimistic can help you maintain self-control, exercise willpower, and stay the course!
with Social PsychologistIn this psychology lesson about goal setting, learn why staying optimistic can help you maintain self-control, exercise willpower, and stay the course!
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4 minPsychology lesson 133 CQ
Being humble can actually help you stick to your personal goals! This fact of human psychology is explored in this lesson covering how to set goals.
with Social PsychologistBeing humble can actually help you stick to your personal goals! This fact of human psychology is explored in this lesson covering how to set goals.
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3 minPsychology lesson 142 CQ
Studies have shown that it can be harder to control your impulses when your mind is occupied with other activities, but why? Discover in this psychology lesson!
with Social PsychologistStudies have shown that it can be harder to control your impulses when your mind is occupied with other activities, but why? Discover in this psychology lesson!
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20132 min20-part Psychology course75 CQ
In this explorative course, follow along to grasp important social psychology concepts, including everything from compliance and embodied cognition to stereotype threat and arousal.
with Social PsychologistIn this explorative course, follow along to grasp important social psychology concepts, including everything from compliance and embodied cognition to stereotype threat and arousal.
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1294 min12-part Psychology course53 CQ
In this social psychology course, explore the study of subliminal persuasion, including its history, the psychology behind it, and studies that prove just how effective it is (and isn't).
with Social PsychologistIn this social psychology course, explore the study of subliminal persuasion, including its history, the psychology behind it, and studies that prove just how effective it is (and isn't).
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768 min7-part Psychology course37 CQ
If you're looking to improve your happiness, try this self-help course based on actual psychology research that highlights a range of specific life hacks that reflect the science of happiness!
with Social PsychologistIf you're looking to improve your happiness, try this self-help course based on actual psychology research that highlights a range of specific life hacks that reflect the science of happiness!
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35451 min35-part Psychology course249 CQ
Psychology is a complex subject—and so is the human brain. In this introductory psychology course, Dr. Lisa Fosbender teaches about common human psychological concepts.
with Dr. LisaPsychology is a complex subject—and so is the human brain. In this introductory psychology course, Dr. Lisa Fosbender teaches about common human psychological concepts.
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12183 min12-part Psychology course97 CQ
Neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is a powerful tool for change and growth. Learn how to use it to face challenges, improve communication, and reach success.
with The Thought GymNeuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is a powerful tool for change and growth. Learn how to use it to face challenges, improve communication, and reach success.
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1492 min14-part Psychology course53 CQ
If you're struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet, committing to your goals can be more difficult than you thought. The proven psychology strategies introduced in this course can help!
with Social PsychologistIf you're struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet, committing to your goals can be more difficult than you thought. The proven psychology strategies introduced in this course can help!
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768 min7-part Psychology course37 CQ
If you're looking to improve your happiness, try this self-help course based on actual psychology research that highlights a range of specific life hacks that reflect the science of happiness!
with Social PsychologistIf you're looking to improve your happiness, try this self-help course based on actual psychology research that highlights a range of specific life hacks that reflect the science of happiness!
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1294 min12-part Psychology course53 CQ
In this social psychology course, explore the study of subliminal persuasion, including its history, the psychology behind it, and studies that prove just how effective it is (and isn't).
with Social PsychologistIn this social psychology course, explore the study of subliminal persuasion, including its history, the psychology behind it, and studies that prove just how effective it is (and isn't).
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1464 min14-part Goal Setting course41 CQ
Setting goals requires more than wishful thinking—self-awareness and planning are key to turning goals into reality. In this course, Hari Kalymnios introduces a step-by-step method for goal success.
with The Thought GymSetting goals requires more than wishful thinking—self-awareness and planning are key to turning goals into reality. In this course, Hari Kalymnios introduces a step-by-step method for goal success.
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544 min5-part Goal Setting course25 CQ
Does your business have room for improvement? What business doesn't? In this important lesson for business leaders, learn to eliminate waste with the Lean Cycle (or Continuous Improvement Process).
with Linda CoussementDoes your business have room for improvement? What business doesn't? In this important lesson for business leaders, learn to eliminate waste with the Lean Cycle (or Continuous Improvement Process).
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1492 min14-part Psychology course53 CQ
If you're struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet, committing to your goals can be more difficult than you thought. The proven psychology strategies introduced in this course can help!
with Social PsychologistIf you're struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet, committing to your goals can be more difficult than you thought. The proven psychology strategies introduced in this course can help!
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1664 min16-part Goal Setting course41 CQ
To be useful, important, and achieve your goals is within reach using the principles of self-leadership, covered in detail in this personal development course that will help you set a path to success!
with Vladimir RaykovTo be useful, important, and achieve your goals is within reach using the principles of self-leadership, covered in detail in this personal development course that will help you set a path to success!
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7 minPersonal Growth lesson4 CQ
Increase your chances of achieving your goals and succeeding in life by defining your "reason why"—the thing that drives you and motivates you every day!
with Vladimir RaykovIncrease your chances of achieving your goals and succeeding in life by defining your "reason why"—the thing that drives you and motivates you every day!