Today is day 8 of my no PM reboot. Last 2 days have been good, no real urges for the most part. I do get some occasional temptations from my brain like he wants me to maybe go check out something or click on something that pops up, but I know better (He as in me lol). Those urges usually dont linger for very long. Read a book last night instead of getting online which im going to try more of. I also want to start working out as my body has been feeling kinda logy.

The greatest human strength? Believe it or not, it's willpower
September 27th, 2011 in Psychology & Psychiatry

This is the cover of "Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Strength." Credit: Florida State University

Repeat after me: "I will not eat ice cream, I will not eat ice cream, I will not eat ice cream."

Now, behold the luscious waffle cone heaped with scoops of rocky road and vanilla caramel ripple?

Repeat after me: "Well . . . maybe just a little taste . . . ."

Arrgh — don't do it!

Comments: This post is from Psychology Today. Right now this post is #1, and our post on porn-induced ED is #2. Coincidence? The frontal cortex shrinks and becomes less active in those with serious addictions. It's described as our executive control center - commonly known and willpower.

Training the Brain to Avoid Temptation

Working memory training decreases alcohol use in problem drinkers
Published on July 27, 2011 by Sian Beilock, Ph.D. in Choke