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Boston College, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, craving, eat a healthy snack, eat healthy, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, kill a craving, temptation, tempted, willpower
When you’re tempted to eat something you shouldn’t, think back on the last time you were able to side-step a craving, and pick something super-healthy, instead. Researchers from Boston College found people who thought about past failures saw their willpower instantly weaken. But those who thought back to when they successfully survived temptation felt a huge sense of accomplishment – which gave them the strength to make a smart choice all over again.