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Reality Check √ - Healthy Answers
On Living And Loving Life:
‘The COVID-19 Curse’
By Dale Brown, B.S., If I didn’t see the fresh baked goodies on the counter,
M.A., C.E.C. Dale is a I wouldn’t be tempted to help myself. Fortunately, we
motivational speaker who
have some very willing neighbors who gladly take them
has spent many years as a off our hands!
The ability to resist certain foods is only one of the
Certified Life Coach and has many temptations you face that requires self-control.
written numerous articles
and e-books relating to self- This pandemic has offered time to do other things you
improvement and ways to
might not do under ordinary circumstances. My friend
build a high-performance can’t stop herself from online shopping, to the extent
team. Her education and
that she forgets what she ordered until it shows up on her
years of experience in doorstep. Overspending, overeating, excessive drinking
physical fitness and training and gambling are high on the list of behaviors that are
subject to willpower depletion.
of elite athletes has enabled her to sharpen her knowledge
works in many health-related areas. The following is one in a What Is Delayed Gratification?
series of columns devoted to many topics that deal with
Willpower is defined as the ability to delay gratification,
the mind/body connection and the importance of living a resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term
healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be reached
goals. Many studies have been conducted to track willpower
at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. and the effects it has on a happy and successful life.
The “marshmallow experiment” is the most well-
It’s the holiday season, and although our celebration
might be different due to COVID-19, one thing remains known, in which preschoolers were given the choice to
and the same: the need to be with family and friends. It’s eat just one marshmallow now or wait 15 minutes and get
safe to say this is one year we’ll all remember, on how
two. Years later, after following the progress of the same
it has affected our lives. There is an apparent change, or children, it was learned that those who resisted temptation
curse, that has adversely affected many people. We’ve
and waited achieved greater academic success and better
been confined, and more time at home has led to nervous health as adults.
This proves that delaying gratification can be
snacking and overindulgence. beneficial. This principle is commonly used to achieve
Not only are people stressed about the current health
crisis, but the political atmosphere has been a nail biter a long-term goal, such as weight loss. Stay on track all
as well. My husband and I stocked up on groceries and week, then reward yourself with one of your favorite
way too many snacks to calm our nerves when they got foods on the weekend. This method might be one way
the best of us. to curb calories and compensate you for staying strong
Every day, in one form or another, you are faced with during the week.
exercising self-control. However, it’s times like these that If you’re trying to be mindful of what you’re eating,
test your resistance and challenge your ability to control don’t let self-control be your enemy. Having a stressful
impulses. Food or drink is comforting, and helps take the day? Don’t give in. It’s only natural to want to reach for a
edge off your worries. At some point you begin to realize snack or glass of wine to help you unwind. These are the
that, although the added calories may soothe your psyche, times you are most vulnerable to temptation, so beware.
it’s wreaking havoc with your waistline and, ultimately, You’re weakest when you are tired or hungry. When
your health. you deprive your brain of nutrients, it lowers your
Exercising willpower isn’t always easy, especially inhibitions. Get a good night’s sleep. Meditate to keep
when those around you add to the temptation. It’s not your mind from wandering and to help you stay focused.
only snacking that adds to the poundage, it’s having more Learning to breathe deeply keeps you mindful of the
time to cook and bake. My husband has taken up baking present moment and heightens your self-awareness.
and mastered an array of tasty treats to add to his dessert How Can You Boost Your Self-Control?
list. I normally don’t eat sweets, but it’s hard to say no This pandemic shall pass, and life will slowly return
when it’s right there under my nose. to the way it used to be. We have to look at this as a
Although we’re all born with willpower, some people respite, a time to reflect on what matters in life. In the
seem to use it more effectively than others. The “out of
sight, out of mind” principle applies to my situation. Reality Check on page 13
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