Role of an objective observer
According to the American Express business blog, it is advisable to practise the attitude of the so-called "independent observer". Next time you find yourself in the middle of a stressful situation that threatens your self-control, try to imagine it is not happening to you but to someone else and you are merely observing everything from a distance. This will help you think rationally.
Setting up clear goals
If you are motivated to reach a certain goal, you will be better equipped to face the obstacles and stresses you encounter on your way towards it. But the goals must be clear, measurable and precisely defined.
Sleeping habits
Regular and high-quality sleep helps your brain regenerate and increases your mental resilience. Thus it also helps your self-control, which you lose if you are tired or have a long-term sleep deficit.
Knowing your stress triggers
Each person has different stressors, i.e. stress triggers. Think about what situations and impulses trigger reactions that make you lose self-control, and then try to eliminate these stressors, or at least next time realise what causes the reaction you are having.
Automation of decision-making
One of the problems of the modern era is exhaustion caused by decision making. This happens when someone has to make so many decisions that they eventually start to be cognitively overwhelmed and their mind protests. Managers can avoid this by using automated decision-making processes. Set up certain rules with long-term validity, thus reducing the number of decisions you have to make during one day.
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