How To Resist Temptation
Everyone experiences cravings once in a while; the difference between the people who succumb to them and those who manage to resist is the way they react to their hankerings. There are various types of cravings that affect people, from tempting comfort foods to an enticing shoe sale to splurging habits. We’ve got a few tips for how to properly handle those common situations that call your will power into doubt.
Temptation #1: Comfort Food
You’ve been eating healthy all week but that cupcake inside the bakery window is calling your name. It’s time to reframe your thoughts: maintaining a healthy diet for a few days does not earn you a sugary reward. In fact, you shouldn’t even view sweets as a ‘reward’, as this can make them all the more tempting. If you think you’re doing well on your diet, it tends to relax your sense of willpower, which can make you prone to caving for a snack. But if you reframe you thoughts to think of your diet as proof that you’re committed to a healthy goal, the junk food will seem more like an enemy trying to sabotage your progress than a yummy reward.
Temptation #2: Skip The Gym To Watch TV
If a day of work drains your motivation to go to the gym, you’re not alone. It’s tough hitting the gym after a long day of work, which is why we recommend squeezing your workout in first thing each morning. Willpower requires energy, and can actually get weaker as the day drains your energy reserves, which is why you are more likely to give in to laziness at the end of the day. Complete your workout early and you’ll feel energized throughout the day, plus your after work schedule will be clear.
Temptation #3: Financial Splurging
Much like dieting, learning to be frugal with your wallet requires practice and willpower to form good habits. It’s easy to get caught up in splurging if you’re out on the town with friends. To prevent yourself from caving at the bar and buying another round of drinks, start every night out with a plan. If that means setting your self a strict budget, so be it. Giving yourself a spending limit will not only cut back on your splurging, but will force you to be much more aware of the financial choices you’re making.
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