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Resist temptation by telling yourself that you can indulge “some time later”

Yes, I’m telling you to procrastinate on your desires.

Oct 15

Resist temptation by telling yourself that you can indulge “some time later”

Oct 15

The perks of being an accidental writer

I often feel embarrassed about stumbling upon writing as an adult and focusing on personal topics. But being a serendipitous hobby writer…

Sep 30

Painting of a woman writing a letter

Sep 30

I became a writer by accident — or that’s what I’ve been telling myself

I had no plans of getting into writing. But I did. Why?

Sep 9

I became a writer by accident — or that’s what I’ve been telling myself

Sep 9

I’m speaking at Medium Day 2024

Come and listen to me speak about the secret life of people with high self-control on Saturday, August 17.

Aug 12

I’m speaking at Medium Day 2024

Aug 12

Overcoming the sneaky temptations that sabotage your goals without your noticing

Everyday temptations love to hide; they only reveal their insidious nature over time. Luckily, a simple self-control trick can help you…

Jul 29

Overcoming the sneaky temptations that sabotage your goals without your noticing

Jul 29

Cultivating meta-self-control: 3 ways to make willpower unnecessary

What if self-control was a skill you could cultivate? Here are three strategies copied from the best and backed by science.

Jun 17

Cultivating meta-self-control: 3 ways to make willpower unnecessary

Jun 17

The upside of failing at self-control

Research suggests that self-control failure may serve a purpose: to help us balance between work and play.

Apr 8

A woman doing a headstand on a paddle board

Apr 8

Make self-control effortless by choosing goals that light you up

Science says it’s easier to reach goals that feel fun, important, or meaningful. Here’s why.

Mar 11

Make self-control effortless by choosing goals that light you up

Mar 11

The 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 it

Jan 9

A row of people in karate uniforms sitting in meditation position

Jan 9

On the need to always be doing something

Doing as a refuge — and an escape

Nov 3, 2023

On the need to always be doing something

Nov 3, 2023

Riikka Iivanainen

Riikka Iivanainen

Writer, content designer, and user researcher fascinated by the human mind and behavior. I study (social) psychology for fun and love telling stories.

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