Need More Self-Control? Try a Simple Ritual

Study finds an unusual technique for eating less

Scientific American
Sep 5, 2018 · 6 min read
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By Francesca Gino

Many of our most vexing problems, from overeating to not saving enough for retirement to not working out enough have something in common: lack of self-control. Self-control is what gives us the capacity to say no to choices that are immediately gratifying but costly…

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