Impulse control
Impulse control is the ability to stop an immediate reaction when it interferes with a long-term goal or value.
Definition
Impulse control is part of self-regulation and executive function. It allows you to stop the automatic reaction, evaluate the consequences and choose an action that is more consistent with the goal. It is not about the absence of impulses, but about increasing the space between the impulse and the behavior.
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Practice and life
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to expect the impulses to disappear. The second mistake is testing impulse control in an environment full of triggers.
Questions for self-reflection
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