This course is designed for those interested in learning how to improve their self-control.
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I am a social psychologist and teacher with extensive experience in all corners of social psychology. The research in this field is so interesting that I can’t help but want to share it! I look forward to the chance to share the world of social psychology with you.
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If you’re struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthier diet, it’s not that you don’t know what you should do–it’s that sticking to your goals and resisting temptation can be more difficult than you thought! This course will show you how to stick to those goals and resist tempting, diet-busting foods and activities through proven mental strategies.
Using Psychological Science to its Full Potential
Everything in this course is rooted in tested mental strategies. I’m not just making things up like a lot of health and fitness “gurus.” You’ll learn practical tips taken from rigorous research in psychological science, and you’ll discover how you can easily and effectively implement these techniques.
This course covers three general steps you can take to self-control mastery:
- How to effectively plan for opportunities to take actions that help meet your goals
- How to rethink temptation in ways that make it less alluring
- How to build your willpower and use your self-control strength to resist temptation
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to use simple tricks and techniques to make self-control easier. If you actually apply these strategies and make a deliberate effort to understand their effects, you’ll have a huge advantage when it comes to sticking to your diet, meeting your fitness goals, and leading a healthier lifestyle. Best of all, this course will always be there for you, and you can review the material anytime you need renewed motivation to stay strong.
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By the end of this course, you will have learned how to improve your self-control.
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Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Introduction To The Course | |||
Welcome To The Course! | 00:00:00 | ||
What Is A “Self-Control Conflict”? | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Address Self-Control Conflicts | 00:00:00 | ||
The 4 Ingredients Of Self-Control | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Make A Plan | |||
The Importance Of Making A Plan | 00:00:00 | ||
Understanding “Implementation Intentions” | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Form Implementation Intentions | 00:00:00 | ||
Exercise: Make Your Own Implementation Intentions! | 00:00:00 | ||
Pre-Commitment | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Rethink Temptation | |||
The Power Of Rethinking Temptation | 00:00:00 | ||
Thinking Abstractly | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Think More Abstractly About A Self-Control Conflict | 00:00:00 | ||
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The “It’s Something Else” Technique | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - Building Up Your Self-Control Muscle | |||
Introducing The Concept Of “Willpower” | 00:00:00 | ||
Understanding Willpower As A “Resource” | 00:00:00 | ||
Working Out Your Self-Control Muscle | 00:00:00 | ||
Exercise: The “Stroop” Test | 00:00:00 | ||
The Truth About Willpower | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 5 - Miscellaneous Self-Control Grab Bag | |||
Being Humble | 00:00:00 | ||
The Power Of Optimism | 00:00:00 | ||
Saying “I Don’t” Vs. “I Can’t” | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Your “Inner Voice” | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - Wrapping Up | |||
Conclusion & Farewell | 00:00:00 | ||
References To The Scientific Research | 00:00:00 |
Great resource!
I am a weight loss coach, and am always looking for ways to help my clients be successful. Being able to share proven methods backed by studies will give them more optimism about their own ability to strengthen their self-control.
Great class! Instructor was pleasant to listen to.
Good tips
I’m a nutritionist, weight loss specialist
I passed on tips from this course to help clients with self control…
Very valuable easy to apply the advice
andrew always gives good positive ideas
its interesting always listening to Andrew, he makes psychology easy for most public.
Great course with lots of good information and knowledge.