Riikka IivanainenResist temptation by telling yourself that you can indulge “some time later”Yes, I’m telling you to procrastinate on your desires.Oct 154Oct 154
Riikka IivanainenThe perks of being an accidental writerI often feel embarrassed about stumbling upon writing as an adult and focusing on personal topics. But being a serendipitous hobby writer…Sep 302Sep 302
Riikka IivanainenI became a writer by accident — or that’s what I’ve been telling myselfI had no plans of getting into writing. But I did. Why?Sep 95Sep 95
Riikka IivanainenI’m speaking at Medium Day 2024Come and listen to me speak about the secret life of people with high self-control on Saturday, August 17.Aug 12Aug 12
Riikka IivanainenOvercoming the sneaky temptations that sabotage your goals without your noticingEveryday temptations love to hide; they only reveal their insidious nature over time. Luckily, a simple self-control trick can help you…Jul 297Jul 297
Riikka IivanainenCultivating meta-self-control: 3 ways to make willpower unnecessaryWhat if self-control was a skill you could cultivate? Here are three strategies copied from the best and backed by science.Jun 1716Jun 1716
Riikka IivanainenThe upside of failing at self-controlResearch suggests that self-control failure may serve a purpose: to help us balance between work and play.Apr 813Apr 813
Riikka IivanainenMake self-control effortless by choosing goals that light you upScience says it’s easier to reach goals that feel fun, important, or meaningful. Here’s why.Mar 1165Mar 1165
Riikka IivanainenThe secret life of people with high self-control (it’s easier than you think)Research suggests that people with high self-control are good at avoiding temptation — not resisting itJan 9662Jan 9662
Riikka IivanainenOn the need to always be doing somethingDoing as a refuge — and an escapeNov 3, 202327Nov 3, 202327