Control Cravings Instantly: 3 Simple Ways

One of the most irritating problems I have run into when trying to change my habits and behavior is the craving that tends to arise, pushing me to continue that old behavior.

The following three techniques are almost certain to help you to quickly move beyond cravings and impulsive desires, and they only get better the more you use them. You don’t have to stick to just one–use them however and whenever you wish!

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Scientists Create IQ-Boosting Game

Psychology researchers from the University of Bern, Switzerland, led by Martin Buschkuehl, have discovered a way to improve a type of intelligence called fluid intelligence, which scientists once believed was set by genetics. This intelligence allows a person to adapt and solve new and unexpected problems.

The approach uses an advanced version of a mental exercise called an “n-back task”, which can be easily made into software that might work on a portable game systems or a PC.
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