how do i beat impetuousness

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Im not sure self-control can be learned this late in life.

Sure it can. It can be learned at any point in life. The example Tigger pointed out is perfect. If you're an impulse buyer, force yourself to not buy anything without a certain amount of time passing. And more importantly, during that time, weigh things out. Can I afford this? Do I need this? What are the advantages/disadvantages to owning this? What are the reasons I should or should not own this?

Similar scenarios can be applied to almost every situation in life. It is a matter of discipline and self-control. Neither of which may be easy, both of which, however, can be accomplished.

In the last two years I've learned something which has been beneficial to me which is to make a list of values (honesty, integrity, treating people how I wish to be treated, communication, living a life of which I can be proud, being healthy, doing things that serve only good/healthy purposes in my life, financial stability, etc) and then I (at least attempt to) filter my choices through those values. Not that I didn't have those values before, but I didn't always or often take the time to ensure that my choices reflected those values.