What is Impulse Control?
Impulse control refers to the ability to resist or delay an immediate urge or temptation in order to achieve a long-term goal or avoid a negative consequence. It involves the ability to regulate one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the face of temptation, distraction, or stress. People with strong impulse control are able to make decisions based on logic and reason rather than emotion or impulse.
Impulse control is an important skill for success in many areas of life, including personal relationships, academic and professional achievement, and physical and mental health. Individuals who struggle with impulse control may be more likely to engage in risky or harmful behaviors such as substance abuse, gambling, or overspending.
Impulse control is related to executive functioning, which is a set of cognitive processes involved in planning, decision-making, and self-regulation. The development of impulse control starts in childhood and continues throughout adolescence and adulthood, and it can be improved through various techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and self-reflection.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 