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Self Control

Is Binge Eating A Psychiatric Disorder?

latimes.com | Melissa Healy | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Psychiatric Disorder, Self Control, Anorexia, Health, Anorexia Nervosa, Willpower, Eating, Consumption, Obesity, Overeating, Bulimia, Wellness, Binge Eating, Living News

Psychiatrists must decide whether "binge eating disorder" stands alongside anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as a separate psychiatric condition --...

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Self-Help Isn't For Dummies

Christine Whelan | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Self-Improvement, Self-Esteem, Demographics, Self-Control, James Ray, Sef-Efficacy, Self-Help, Happiness, Living News
Christine Whelan

when readers comment on my pieces, many seem to suggest that those who seek self-improvement are stupid, disorganized or at the end of their rope in life. Thing is, that's not true.

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The Long Term Benefits Of Self Discipline

newyorker.com | Jonah Lehrer | Posted 06.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Success, Eating, Patience, Adhd, Metacognition, Personality, Self-Discipline, Self-Control, Health, Will Power, Living News

According to Walter Mischel, this view of will power also helps explain why the marshmallow task is such a powerfully predictive test. "If you can dea...

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Eight Tips For Conquering Anger And Irritability

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 05.31.2009 | Living

Read More: Irritation, Anger, Mood, Self-Control, Happiness, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

Hah. It's really quite preposterous for me to offer up a tips list on this subject. A tendency to fly off the handle is one of my most disagreeable an...

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Happiness Tip: Abandon Your Self-Control

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.24.2008 | Living

Read More: Saving, Money, Spending, Secrets of Happiness, Economizing, Discipline, Will Power, Tips, Eating, Diet, Happiness Project, Self-Control, Happiness, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

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