Mastering Self-Control: The Art of Saying No to Yourself
Think about how much simpler life would be if you could establish and maintain boundaries with yourself
I’ve never been particularly good at denying myself when it comes to something I want. This is probably why I haven’t been very successful with losing weight. It’s easy to give in to temptations.
What about you? How good are you at saying no to yourself because it’s something you like? How do you feel when you give into temptation and end up being unsuccessful at some goal you want to achieve?
We all need to tell ourselves no numerous times a day. Whether we’re tempted to procrastinate, spend money, squander time, consume something unhealthy, or take an unnecessary risk, learning to say no is critical.
However, it isn’t always easy. If it were easy to stop yourself, we’d all be slim, healthy, and affluent. Giving in to our desires is often detrimental to our own success.
Many of our bad urges are habitual, while others are hardwired. For example, we are predisposed to enjoy calorie-dense foods. Calories were once scarce; thus, this is understandable. However, food is abundant, and calories are now easier to find.
Taking control of yourself can go a long way toward creating a fulfilling life!
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