I struggle with this myself and am grateful to one of my listeners for suggesting it as a topic.

In this episode I look at the reasons why some people seem to do this with ease and others seem to find

it much harder and tools that can help us make it easier.

Links:

Delayed gratification - the benefits: https://jamesclear.com/delayed-gratification

Self-awareness: https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-self-awareness

Self regulation theory: http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/self_regulation.htm

ADHD and impulse control: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-impulse-control-social-spending/

Niksen: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2019/jul/22/people-just-do-nothing-is-the-dutch-concept-of-niksen-the-best-way-to-relax

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