by Linda Edelstein | Oct 25, 2013 | Life Ain't For Sissies
In a recent study trying to figure out the relationship between self control and performance, researchers tested whether self-control is required for keeping attention away from anxiety-related worries that would ordinarily distract a person from performing on a test....
by Linda Edelstein | Jun 14, 2013 | Life Ain't For Sissies, Obsession
There are a thousand good reasons to avoid over-using Facebook and other online social media sites and here is one more important reason to be cautious – you may overeat or overspend !!! This is what happens; Keith Wilcox (Columbia University) and Andrew T....
by Linda Edelstein | Jun 6, 2012 | Trauma/Crisis
When we have too much going best price on propecia on, too many things that demand attention, too many decisions that must be made, it leads to depletion of the ability to exert willpower and lowered ability to control your emotions. !!!! Feelings become more...
by Linda Edelstein | Mar 9, 2012 | Personal Growth
On Wednesday, I gave you some background on Prof. Roy Baumeister’s new book “Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength” and his theory of self-control or will power. Today, I want to provide some tips on improving self –control, based on experimental data....
by Linda Edelstein | Mar 7, 2012 | Relationships
Trouble exerting self-control or will-power may be at the root of some of the behaviors you like least. So, today and tomorrow, I have posts describing what we are learning about self-control and how to manage it a little better. Prof. Roy Baumeister’s new book...
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