Resist temptation by telling yourself that you can indulge “some time later”Yes, I’m telling you to procrastinate on your desires.Oct 155Oct 155
The 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
I 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
I’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
Overcoming 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
Cultivating 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
The 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
Make 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 1169Mar 1169
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 itJan 9679Jan 9679