Here are some strategies that can help you develop self-control:
1. Pray, meditate, and be mindful. These are powerful ways to help you reset your thought processes. Taking time to pray or meditate during the day is a good way of refocusing your mind and giving yourself a chance to calm down if something is irritating you .
2. Find a therapist to help with self-control. Don't set yourself up for failure. Just like you wouldn't let a toddler loose in a wineglass store, don't expect yourself to resist temptation when you're tired, stressed, or hungry. Remove temptation from your environment .
3. Self-control depends on a limited resource that operates like strength or energy. People consume this resource when they exert self-control. Thus, having only one goal makes self-control more successful than when people have two or more conflicting goals .
4. Avoid temptation. This is an effective way of making the most of your available self-control .
5. Plan ahead. Consider possible situations that might break your resolve. If you are faced with temptation, what actions can you take to avoid it?
6. Practice using self-control .
7. Find a healthy distraction .
8. Have a go-to activity .
9. Try belly breathing .
I hope these tips help you develop better self-control.
