Good afternoon!
Are you constantly battling a lack of self-control? Do you find yourself falling into procrastination or making bad decisions as a result? If so, you shouldn’t feel bad about it.
The American Psychological Association reports that Americans frequently identify poor self-control as a reason why they frequently fail to achieve their long- and short-term goals. As a result, guilt and a feeling of hopelessness set in. Simply put, this is not a formula for a happy and healthy life.
All of life’s elements are impacted by self-control, including emotions, money, relationships, focus, and work success. Thankfully, mastering the art of self is easier than it looks. In this email, we will plant the seeds of self-control together and watch them grow.
“Willpower isn’t just about pushing yourself to do things, it’s also about learning to control impulses.”
– Dr. Kelly McGonigal
Self Awareness is Always the First Step
Understanding yourself and the reasons behind your actions is a requirement for developing self-control. This is a characteristic that only humans possess; most other living things don’t appear to have it. Self-awareness often lets you predict how something will turn out or how you feel about it. This can assist you in making your decision.
Kelly McGonigal, a well-known psychologist, advises you to track your choices for a week and record when you’re consciously choosing something versus giving in to impulses. From there, try to recognize your bad decision-making patterns earlier to prevent them.
Learning to Fail Helps You Perform Better
The idea that you must fail in order to succeed may seem counterintuitive, yet how can anything be changed if you are unaware of your failure triggers?
Everyone has flaws and triggers; there is no need to be ashamed of this. You will never be the one in control of your life, though, if you let these things rule it. If you wish to move on to a more promising future, acknowledge your shortcomings and take action to fix them.
Flex Your Self-Control to Make It Stronger
You need to think of your self–control as a muscle, i.e., you need to exercise it and flex it to make it stronger.
One way to exercise your self–control regularly is by choosing one topic every day and working on it. For instance, tell yourself that you’re going to improve your posture and do your best to follow it through. The next day, choose something else. Your brain may be sophisticated but it needs a break from time to time to replenish its energy.
Lastly, give yourself grace. The fact that you are reading this email means you are intentional about bettering yourself, and that is something to be proud of.
Keep going!
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