This study has some groundbreaking and repeatable results for working through tough challenges at school, work, and in life. These results debunk over-generalizations from the marshmallow study.
Most effective strategies:
- thinking about the positive consequences of getting to the end
- monitoring one's goal progress
- thinking that the end is near
- emotion regulation (e.g. trying to stay in a good mood)
In contrast, distracting oneself from an aversive challenge can frequently lead to less success.
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