Busyness is often thought of as a modern day affliction, but it can also help you delay gratification and make decisions that benefit you in the longer-term, according to 2018 research from the global business school INSEAD. (“INSEAD” is originally an acronym for the French “Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires” or European Institute of Business… Continue reading Research Shows That Busy People Make Healthier Choices
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Remembering Self-Control Failures Leads to Repeat Failures
It’s been said that “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it,” but even if you know your own history, that doesn’t necessarily help you with self-control. New research done at Boston College and published in August 2015 in the Journal of Consumer Psychology shows the effectiveness of memory in improving our everyday… Continue reading Remembering Self-Control Failures Leads to Repeat Failures
Strengthening Self-Control Is Better Than a “Quit Date” to Kick the Smoking Habit
The desire to quit smoking — often considered a requirement for enrolling in treatment programs — is not always necessary to reduce cigarette cravings, argues a review of addiction research published July 30TH 2015 in Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Early evidence suggests that exercises aimed at increasing self-control, such as mindfulness meditation, can decrease the… Continue reading Strengthening Self-Control Is Better Than a “Quit Date” to Kick the Smoking Habit