Better Self-Control Workbook: Control Unwanted Behaviours to Improve your Life
Yuliya Richard PsyD & Impulsivity Project OnlineThe Better Self-Control Workbook, written by clinical psychologist Dr. Yuliya Richard, sheds light on what impulsive behaviour looks like and what you can do to regain control. Guiding you through a series of practical activities, Dr. Richard provides a roadmap to help anyone struggling to overcome impulsivity in their life.
The Many Faces of Impulsivity—Where Do We Begin?
Binge eating or drinking
Excessive weight gain
Experiencing episodes of explosive anger or depression
Inability to focus
Overspending
Craving risks
Substance abuse
Inflicting self-pain or attempting suicide
Satisfying an urge might feel great at the moment. But the more addictions are fed, the more difficult it is to exhibit self-control—eventually leading to distorted perception, unproductiveness, health problems, and damaged relationships.
If you’re concerned about your impulsive tendencies and are searching for practical and effective ways to permanently rid yourself of toxic behaviors, this book presents the core techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and mindfulness on building resilience and control for every occasion.
Better Self-Control Workbook is your trusted guide for creating wholesome and lasting mind habits! Benefit from chapters filled with timeless advice, clinically proven techniques, self-discovery exercises, and illustrated daily scenarios on:
The ABCs of impulsivity: How your destructive behavior hurts you and others
Discovering triggers: Cognitive distortion types and their long-term damaging effects
Gaining a strong sense of ‘self’: 5 steps to mindfulness
Body scan exercises for reconnecting with your physical self
One-minute mindfulness meditations for quick mental recuperation
Breaking old, destructive habits