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Self Control

Self Control

So what can be done about this? 

It sounds easy: Say no! When a desire comes up, for example, start that new project, or that crave for junk food, say no to it. 

People are created with the ability to respond: Response ability. So choose how you respond and say no.

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To sum it up!

To sum it up!

  • Say no to your desires
  • Clear up your vision
  • Take action towards your goal.

This doesn’t come easy and might be one of the hardest things in life...

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Unlimited Desires

Unlimited Desires

It all starts with a desire, a desire to start something, to eat something, etc. 

You feel the urge to react to everything to comes to mind. A better word for this may be an impulse. 

  • What happens when you react to all of those impulses?

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Less is more! How to practice self-control?

Less is more! How to practice self-control?

You probably have heard the saying, less is more. In these stashes, we are going to let this idea sink in.  

Because it is easy to say less is more, but taking action on it it requires you to go a level deeper. It boils down to self-control.

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What next?

What next?

Don’t be afraid that there won’t be anything left to do for you when you control those desires. 

  • Steven Pressfield describes this in his book War of Art. He describes those desires as resistance to reach your goals and walk the path you are meant to walk.
  • Filterin...

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Start practicing Self-Control

Start practicing Self-Control

It is hard to say no to your desires. Because your mind is programmed to always go for the easiest solution.

There is are multiple ways to avoid this.

  • You need to deny yourself the easiest solution.
  • You need to practice discipline. Go to bed on t...

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