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September 2015 PMID 25643222

More than resisting temptation: Beneficial habits mediate the relationship between self-control and positive life outcomes.

Brian M Galla, Angela L Duckworth

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Discussions frequently emphasize that forming habits leads to goal achievement without constant effort, as seen in mentions of healthy eating and exercise bypassing self-control struggles. The tone is positive and insightful, reflecting genuine interest and recognizing the study's practical implications for self-improvement strategies.

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All discussions support the article's conclusion that habits, rather than mere willpower, are key to achieving positive outcomes.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high curiosity and positive reactions to the study, highlighting its relevance and implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments delve into examples like healthy eating and exercise without conscious effort, indicating meaningful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Respondents emphasize the importance of habits for personal success, suggesting the discussion influences perceptions of self-control strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • The research challenges the traditional view that self-control works mainly through effortful inhibition of impulses, suggesting instead that beneficial habits help individuals with better self-control achieve positive outcomes more easily.
  • Across six studies involving 2,274 participants, habits related to healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and academic work were found to mediate the relationship between self-control and reduced effort, as well as better goal achievement and automaticity in behaviors.
  • The findings indicate that cultivating beneficial habits plays a crucial role in translating self-control into positive life results, such as improved academic performance, health behaviors, and goal attainment, making habits a key factor in understanding effective self-control.]
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Paras Chopra
@paraschopra · X

6/ For example, research has found out that healthy eaters don’t inhibit themselves in front of unhealthy snacks. https://t.co/FDy3uOcIhX Instead, they simply eat better and exercise without conscious thought. That’s the power of habits. https://t.co/6KEMPUrO5n

Jul 27, 2022 · 12 likes · 223,726 followers View post →
Unai Aso | Psicólogo Sanitario
@unaiaso · X

Galla, B. M., & Duckworth, A. L. (2015). More than resisting temptation: Beneficial habits mediate the relationship between self-control and positive life outcomes. Journal of personality and social psychology, 109(3), 508.

Mar 21, 2023 · 6 likes · 2,260 followers View post →
Mike Yang
@yfractal · X

People with high trait self-control do not appear to attain goals through inhibition of problematic desires but instead through forming habits that allow them to achieve goals without experiencing unwanted temptations. #habit https://t.co/uyvQT8tdpX https://t.co/RiuMfjaSJV

Sep 23, 2023 · 4 likes · 5,359 followers View post →
Monica Hope
@Monica_Hope · X

https://t.co/KCFSPvS54X --" More than resisting temptation: Beneficial habits mediate the relationship between self-control and positive life outcomes. ----3. Make it fun to repeat !

Nov 30, 2021 · 1 like · 113 followers View post →
Unai Aso | Psicólogo Sanitario
@unaiaso · X

Más información: https://t.co/sxz9wpfJvu https://t.co/tSg5P1vhBD https://t.co/zlQVuDaxsd https://t.co/IvkJJoMmUg

Aug 18, 2023 · 2,260 followers View post →
Sriganesh Srihari | Biomedical Data Science
@srigsri23 · X

https://t.co/OOc25TA5k5 Interesting study. More than resisting temptation: Beneficial habits mediate the relationship between self-control and positive life outcomes.

Sep 18, 2019 · 2,089 followers View post →

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Mike Yang
@yfractal · X

People with high trait self-control do not appear to attain goals through inhibition of problematic desires but instead through forming habits that allow them to achieve goals without experiencing unwanted temptations. #habit https://t.co/uyvQT8tdpX https://t.co/RiuMfjaSJV

Sep 23, 2023 · 4 likes · 5,359 followers View post →
Unai Aso | Psicólogo Sanitario
@unaiaso · X

Más información: https://t.co/sxz9wpfJvu https://t.co/tSg5P1vhBD https://t.co/zlQVuDaxsd https://t.co/IvkJJoMmUg

Aug 18, 2023 · 2,260 followers View post →
Unai Aso | Psicólogo Sanitario
@unaiaso · X

Galla, B. M., & Duckworth, A. L. (2015). More than resisting temptation: Beneficial habits mediate the relationship between self-control and positive life outcomes. Journal of personality and social psychology, 109(3), 508.

Mar 21, 2023 · 6 likes · 2,260 followers View post →
Paras Chopra
@paraschopra · X

6/ For example, research has found out that healthy eaters don’t inhibit themselves in front of unhealthy snacks. https://t.co/FDy3uOcIhX Instead, they simply eat better and exercise without conscious thought. That’s the power of habits. https://t.co/6KEMPUrO5n

Jul 27, 2022 · 12 likes · 223,726 followers View post →
Monica Hope
@Monica_Hope · X

https://t.co/KCFSPvS54X --" More than resisting temptation: Beneficial habits mediate the relationship between self-control and positive life outcomes. ----3. Make it fun to repeat !

Nov 30, 2021 · 1 like · 113 followers View post →
Sriganesh Srihari | Biomedical Data Science
@srigsri23 · X

https://t.co/OOc25TA5k5 Interesting study. More than resisting temptation: Beneficial habits mediate the relationship between self-control and positive life outcomes.

Sep 18, 2019 · 2,089 followers View post →