Outsmarting Your Own Impulses

Send me a message!In this episode, we explore how willpower, self-control, and self-discipline can help you stay grounded during life’s toughest moments. Building on Freud’s iceberg model, I break down how these tools shape our decisions and how awareness can prevent emotional chaos. Plus, I share an eye-opening study on cultural differences in how we view willpower.If you're looking for ways to strengthen your mental resilience and stay focused on your goals, this episode is for you!1. The Remarkable Tale of Phineas Gage - 5min Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw0zbyQVCEc&t=302s2. Reverse Ego-Depletion: Acts of Self-Control Can Improve Subsequent Performance in Indian Cultural Contextshttps://www.krishnasavani.com/CV_files/Savani_Job_2017.pdf3. What you need to know about willpower: The psychological science of self-controlhttps://www.apa.org/topics/personality/willpowerSUPPORT THE SHOW:Love what you hear? Show your support by subscribing, leaving a review, and rating the podcast! Don't forget to follow @delusional_bychoicepodcast and @dayag_24 on Instagram, and tag me in your posts to share the love! Every bit of support means more than you know! ❤️