Deep Psychology Self-Control Explained + 5 High-Level Strategies For Developing It [Repost]
Jun 30, 2025
Delve into the pivotal role of self-control in personal growth and transformation. Learn what self-control truly is and isn't, debunking common myths along the way. Discover the alarming consequences of lacking self-control and how it affects your life. Explore five high-level strategies to enhance your self-discipline, including meditation and journaling techniques. Join a journey of habit transformation, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing long-term gains over fleeting pleasures.
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True Nature of Self-Control
- Self-control is not about punishment or being uptight but about choosing bigger future rewards over immediate pleasure.
- It means directing your focus away from dog-like desires towards long-term benefits and flourishing.
Science of Delayed Gratification
- Walter Mischel's marshmallow test linked delayed gratification in children to better life outcomes decades later.
- Adults who delay gratification tend to have better health, relationships, and financial stability.
Ross Edwards' Self-Control Journey
- Ross Edwards stopped drinking after years of regular alcohol use by strengthening self-control through meditation and quitting other habits first.
- His self-control snowballed enabling him to quit alcohol and pornography and feel like a new person.
