Tips by psychologists to improve self-control

• Avoid temptation. 
• Plan ahead. If you are faced with temptation, what actions will you take to avoid giving in? 
• Practice using self-control. Think of self-control as a muscle. While hard work may exhaust the muscle in the short-term, the muscle will grow...

Have you ever heard someone say, "I wish I had that kind of willpower ," when her friend orders the salad instead of the chicken? It's as if they are convinced some people were born with self contro...

• Form better habits: you can practice self-control on a daily basis by switching off the phone when you need to sleep or work, walking more, and getting to bed early to be able to wake up early.
• Reframing your thinking: also called cognitive rea...