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Five Hacks to Supercharge Your Willpower

By: Andy Ridgway
Originally Published in  Science Focus

Simple mind tricks to enhance your self-control and stick to your New Year's resolutions.

The article "Five Hacks to Supercharge Your Willpower" from BBC Science Focus explains how to improve self-control using scientific methods. It covers techniques such as resisting temptation, using glucose, focusing on fewer resolutions, controlling your environment, and practicing mindfulness and meditation.
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Grades:
3-56-89-12
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Life Science
Keywords
willpowermeditationself-controlNew Year's resolutionsmindfulnessglucose
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