Whether it’s about getting our emotional lives under control, learning how to focus on our goals, or sticking to a diet, self-control is key. But where does self-control come from? Would you be surprised to learn that gargling sugar water, thinking about a friend, or watching a video could help you improve your self-control? As it happens, that’s exactly what cutting edge science is telling us. Here’s why. 1. Self-Control May Not Be a Limited Resource In recent years, some scientists have suggested that self-control is a limited resource. Why would anybody suggest this? Well, many experiments have shown that if you perform one self-control task, you will do worse on a second self-control task…
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