HealthyGamerGG The Science Of Self Control
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Nov 18, 2023 This podcast discusses the science of self-control and explores evidence-based techniques to boost it. They cover the brain's role in self-control, the impact of emotional regulation and stress, and the connection between self-control and internal awareness. Meditation is suggested as a powerful tool for developing self-control.
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Self-Control Is The Root Problem
- Self-control problems underlie many separate habits like dieting, sleep, and phone use.
- Improving a general capacity for control would improve many life domains simultaneously.
Self-Control Acts Like A Depletable Resource
- Researchers reframed self-control as a limited resource rather than a fixed trait.
- Exerting control depletes a reservoir, explaining why discipline fluctuates day-to-day.
Decision Fatigue After A Tough Day
- Dr. K gives a common-day example: after a draining day of restraint, you crave pizza instead of salad.
- This illustrates how prior exertion depletes the reserve needed for healthy choices.