Introduction to the Course
  • Welcome to the Course!
  • What is a "Self-Control Conflict"?
  • A Quick Word About Reviews
  • How to Address Self-Control Conflicts
  • The 4 Ingredients of Self-Control
Make a Plan
  • The Importance of Making a Plan
  • Understanding "Implementation Intentions"
  • How to Form Implementation Intentions
  • [Exercise] Make Your Own Implementation Intentions!
  • Pre-Commitment
Rethink Temptation
  • The Power of Rethinking Temptation
  • Thinking Abstractly
  • How to Think More Abstractly About a Self-Control Conflict
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  • The "It's Something Else" Technique
Building Up Your Self-Control Muscle
  • Introducing the Concept of "Willpower"
  • Understanding Willpower as a "Resource"
  • Working Out Your Self-Control Muscle
  • [Exercise] The "Stroop" Test
  • The Truth About Willpower
Miscellaneous Self-Control Grab Bag
  • Being Humble
  • The Power of Optimism
  • Saying "I Don't" vs. "I Can't"
  • The Importance of Your "Inner Voice"
Wrapping Up
  • Conclusion & Farewell
  • References to the Scientific Research
  • Bonus Lecture: Get a Free Psychology PDF Ebook
  • Course Completion Certificate