We all say it to ourselves, If only I had more willpower, I could do the things I do. Really. I want to do that. It seems impossible to reach your goals, whether they concern your job, your personal finances, your skills at a hobby, or even your waistline. Greater willpower and lasting success are within your reach.

Understanding the science behind self-control is important. Long thought to be a myth, the connection between your mind, body, and behavior actually has scientific evidence behind it. You will find yourself in possession of a powerful tool once you have grasped the basics of self-control and learned how to incorporate them into your personal life.

• becoming more goal oriented,
• thinking more positively and constructively,
• avoiding the negative health effects of emotional baggage and common stressors,
• beating back self-doubt, and
• facing the challenges of today and tomorrow with greater confidence in yourself.

Professor C. Nathan DeWall is an award-winning teacher and expert in self-control research. There are scientific secrets for self-control. . In just six engaging and inspiring lessons, you will get a chance to break myths about willpower and replace them with science that will help make the seemingly impossible possible. This course will show you how to strengthen your self-control when dealing with money, physical fitness, personal relationships, and more.

Investigate Self-Control alongside an Expert

Make a strong first impression, or better control your emotions, if you are looking for new ways to resist temptation. There are scientific secrets for self-control. This mysterious, frequently misunderstood subject is your guide to understanding and mastering. Professor DeWall introduces you to the theories behind self-control in a clear and accessible way.

There are a lot of issues related to self-control covered in the individual lectures. You will have the chance to explore and investigate in the company of an expert.

• How researchers discovered that delayed gratification can lead to better individual well-being in everything from higher self-worth to less sensitivity to rejection
• One of the most influential theories about how self-control works—the limited resource model, which argues that self-control relies on limited energy that becomes depleted after use
• How scientists discovered the link between the prefrontal cortex and aggression, and how people a risk for violent anger show abnormalities in that region of the brain
• The argument that humans continue to stereotype other people into general groups (boys/girls, old/young, white/non-white, skinny/overweight) as a mental conservation strategy

Strengthen Your Self-Control Skills

You will get personal exercises, activities, and thought experiments in addition to the scientific findings and research to strengthen your self-control skills. One or two exercises specific to a particular topic are included in each lecture by Professor DeWall.

• To psychologically recharge your depleted self-control energy, write down your core values and why they matter; self-affirmation is a great way to boost your self-control.
• Make a plan before entering a tempting environment. For example, before going to a restaurant, look at the menu online so you can plan a strategy to avoid foods you shouldn’t eat.
• Don’t make any major relationship decisions after you’ve experienced a long, taxing day. Having adequate self-control energy is crucial to making clear, rational decisions you won’t later regret.

These and other exercises are more than just a way to practice self-control. They show how central self-control is to almost everything in your life.

Finally Overcome Challenges and Obstacles

Professor DeWall is at the top of his game. There are scientific secrets for self-control. This popular instructor has earned a lot of praise for his teaching and ideas. The Association for Psychological Science has called Professor DeWall a rising star in psychological research, and he has received honors and awards including the Outstanding Teacher Award from the University of Kentucky’s College of Arts and Science.

This course has helpful 3-D animations and use of green screen technology, and these lessons can be enjoyed in visual formats.

By turning inspiring, supportive, informative, and enlightening, Professor DeWall has created a wonderful course that serves as an important source of support for overcoming obstacles in your life and reaching your true potential.