Willpower: How to Increase Self-Control

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[@MindKnown]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

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KZbin's algorithm worked for once. You made a well crafted video and taught me something I'd be wondering about without realizing it.

[@MindKnown]

Thanks Justin! I'm glad the algorithm is actually suggesting my content!

[@sjokoladepudden480]

Wow, same here acctually

[@dcrelley]

An excellent clear introduction to the concept of self control. The human mind hasn’t changed much in the last thousand years but there is so much complexity and temptation in the world - it’s important to remember that the importance of self control will only grow

[@MindKnown]

Absolutely, evolution takes hundreds of thousands of years; there simply hasn’t been enough time for the brain to adapt to the modern world!

[@abyssiumyt4396]

To those who can't resist temptations, read my advice it may work for you guys. Whenever I feel tempted to do something, I will quickly realize that it is my brain that wants it, not me. Another thing is, don't fight the urge, accept it. Many of us fight our urge instead of welcoming them. Just observe it like from a distance and don't judge and just meditate allowing the thoughts to pass. You can also use a journal to write about your mind having an urge to do something and also writing the reason why you don't want to do what your mind wants in the moment. After that, I promise you will have a clear mind and will realize that these urges aren't that threatening after all, allowing you to do what you really want. Although it may take some practice, it will be very worth it in the end. I also recommend you to meditate everyday to increase your willpower.

[@MindKnown]

I totally agree; mindfulness (non judgemental acceptance of our thoughts/feelings etc.) beats ignoring or suppressing them.

[@ARUN.JOHN.000]

Thankyou bro❤

[@kamenotost22]

59th subscriber! Giving "in a nutshell" vibes, but in a calmer voice. Keep up!

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! :) That’s exactly what I’m aiming for! I’m hoping to publish one or two more in June, depending on time as it takes ages to make each video!

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@@MindKnown Do never rush anything. In the long run, quality wins quantity anytime!

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528 th sub great content

[@MindKnown]

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I like how the subscribe button glowed even when it was unintentional. When you said "subscribed to the idea"

[@MindKnown]

I wish I could say that was intentional! 😆

[@__Spy_]

Good graphics and Great Explanation ! Keep It UP.

[@MindKnown]

Thanks, will do! 🙂

[@victor.novorski]

Underrated channel

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! 🙂

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[@ganeshprem3043]

Subscribed for the in the nutshell style and neat narration.. can't wait to see you grow. 😃

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! Can’t wait to release more content in this style 😀

[@malcolm4526]

Excellent, short and clear explanation!

[@MindKnown]

Thanks Malcolm! 😀

[@chaossage8852]

Wow, thanks that was some really good advice 👍👍

[@MindKnown]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful 🙂

[@ishankjohri3388]

Great 👍

[@MindKnown]

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Okay, so I'm your 39th subscriber ❤️❤️ your content is great

[@MindKnown]

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Great video!!

[@MindKnown]

Thank you!

[@nicolasb2723]

Very interesting

[@MindKnown]

Thank you for all your feedback! :)

[@nsyoutube27534]

super cool video the explanation in the start of the video I can't believe that you just have 58 subs

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and being one of my subs!

[@Vronsi]

This is beautiful

[@MindKnown]

Thanks so much! 😃

[@arnavsinha5219]

Amazing video watched it twice and subbed to the channel as well..

[@MindKnown]

Thank you for watching (twice!!) and subscribing! 😀

[@raindropsofsky]

When I am about to express my feelings, controlling my mind is not a difficult process.

[@MindKnown]

Definitely, being able to express our feelings is so important!

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Great content man. Subscribed!

[@MindKnown]

Awesome, thank you!

[@RC-md2yx]

Video is a excellent

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! Looking forward to uploading a new video soon 🙂

[@insatiablereader1361]

Nice content, could you pls tell me how you make your animation

[@MindKnown]

I make the graphics in Adobe Illustrator and animate them using After Effects but it’s also possible to do motion graphics using presentation software like PowerPoint and Keynote - lots of tuts on how to do this on YT 🙂

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[@insatiablereader1361]

@@MindKnown and how much time this whole process takes place.

[@MindKnown]

@@insatiablereader1361 it takes me up to three weeks, working 8 hours per day, just to create one video!

[@Nat007_]

Is it similar to positive psychology ?

[@MindKnown]

Positive Psychology is a strengths-based approach to understanding human behaviour, thoughts and feelings (as opposed to focusing on weaknesses as with the ‘deficit’ model). So having the ability to increase willpower/self-control can be viewed in this way 🙂

[@EvilMittensOfficial]

Great approach and very informative way of you talking about this topic :) i really enjoy watching in nutshell type video's. Keep going 💯

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! Really pleased you like the content - I’m looking forward to uploading a new video soon!

[@timokzhdan9997]

nice 205th subscriber

[@MindKnown]

Thank you 205th subscriber!

[@sadtiger2022]

I guess I'm a little confused how to exercise this. If I want to quit candy, do I write down " IF I want candy or sugar, THEN I eat an apple"? Therefore eliminating the decision? There's sweets and candy everywhere you go and impossible to keep yourself out of temptation. When I see it, I still have to make a decision not to think about it and buy it, therefore exercising the will power to not buy it. It is exhausting some days to avoid the sugar addiction I have. It's too easy just to have it than not especially when I have so many other stressful things going on.

[@MindKnown]

It's really tough to avoid candy as it's everywhere! I wouldn't try to quit candy altogether as that's unlikely to work. One small step at a time. I would begin by planning for just one situation that's likely to happen, e.g. the next time you need to buy groceries have a plan like 'when I see candy I'll buy fruit instead'. The important thing is you don't think about it, just follow the programme. The first time will be really difficult but you'll feel good about it once you've done it. Hold on to that feeling and remember it for the next time. Maybe even write down what you were thinking and feeling to remind yourself. Every time you do this you'll increase your self-efficacy, which is your self-belief that you can change. Over time, this will become a habit that you don't need to think about. When you slip up, which we all do from time-to-time, show self-compassion and try again! Another thing I recommend is to think about all the ways shops and companies try to manipulate us into buying things, like the freshly baked smell they use to encourage us to buy sweet food or the way they position candy next to the till. Try to draw your attention to these subtle manipulations as it can help to bolster your willpower. Also, try to notice whenever you 'self-licence', e.g. when you say to yourself "I've worked hard today so I deserve this treat." Mind-hacks like these can make a big difference! Good luck and don't give up!

[@LunarBulletDev]

Beautiful video! BUT the ego depletion concept still dwells in a gray zone of psicology, plenty of studies have both found supporting and un-supporting results for the ego depletion model, in fact, there's exists more evidence that denies the existence, and plenty of meta analysis of hundreds of research and experiments fail to find such ego depletion effect (still lovely video! I enjoyed it fully!)

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! The ego depletion paradigm has definitely lost some of its support in recent years. I’d like to do a longer video at some point to address all the evidence. Self-control is a fascinating area of psychology 🧠🙂

[@LunarBulletDev]

@@MindKnown Im eager to see more of such content! keep up the great work!

[@nikitashutkov1804]

Nice educational video about mental health. I am looking forward to the new topics you'll cover :) Also, regarding the marshmallow test, the socioeconomic background is thought to be a factor as well. Nevertheless, it's not very useful to entertain this idea to increase willpower, so I understand why it isn't in the video.

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! Yes, you’re right about other factors; it’s a tricky task choosing what to include and exclude from a 5 minute video! 🙂

[@nikitashutkov1804]

@@MindKnown And you’ve done a great job doing this, congrats on a new subscriber :) I’m into psychotherapy myself, so the topics resonated with me a lot. I wish you luck in your endeavors!

[@ammaarahadams1291]

why are there so few views

[@MindKnown]

Thanks for watching and commenting! My channel is quite new; hopefully I’ll get more views as I create more content (fingers crossed!)

[@samchettri]

588th Subscriber

[@MindKnown]

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[@rishiyesankar]

Yours videos are great but you're slow add fastness in your videos

[@MindKnown]

Thanks for your feedback!

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Please add your business email so that one can contact you for business enquiries. Thank you

[@MindKnown]

Thanks, I’ll add my business email in the next few days 🙂

[@thisisnotmyrealname5658]

Great video!

[@MindKnown]

Thank you! 😀