Willpower Conclusions Flashcards
What is the secret to reducing stress?
Use willpower strategically to give yourself a chance to succeed.
Not as a last ditch defence against disaster.
[Therefore monitor where and why stress occurs]
Why do people with greater willpower spend less time resisting desires?
They are better at arranging their lives to avoid problem situations.
What do people with greater self-control mainly use it for?
People with good self-control use it mainly not for rescue in emergencies, but rather to develop effective habits and routines at school and at work.
Why do people with high self-control consistently report less stress in their lives?
They use their self-control not to get through crises but to avoid them. They give themselves enough time to finish a project; they take the car to the shop before it breaks down; they stay away from all-you-can-eat buffets. They play offence instead of defence.
What’s the first strategy for going on offence?
“Don’t keep putting it off.”
