Research studies show that people who look at photographs of natural world are less likely to make impulsive decisions afterwards. Photographs included pictures of mountains, forests, beaches, etc.  If you’re trying to become less impulsive, post a postcard or a photograph of your favorite natural environment near your desk or on your notebook. Before making a decision, pause and reflect by looking at an image of the natural world. Your decision is then less likely to be impulsive. Napping helps decrease impulsivity in adults, according to a research study at the University of Michigan. The amount of nap time in the research study was a 60-minute, but you may not have to be asleep for the full 60 minutes in order to benefit from this approach.  Napping also appears to help people remain calmer and less frustrated as they work to complete a task. People who nap are more likely to remain focused on the activity until it’s finished. The benefits of napping are not limited to those people who don’t receive the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night. All research subjects appeared to benefit from napping. Putting limits on yourself will help protect you from impulsive acts and decisions. For example, if you have trouble preventing yourself from blurting out everything you think, consider writing down all your comments and questions before saying them out loud. By taking the time to write them down, you may be able to avoid inappropriate impulsive remarks.  If you have difficulty overspending, leave your credit card at home when shopping, and pay with cash. Putting items on hold for 24 hours will help prevent impulsive purchases, and give you a chance to decide whether you really need to buy the items. A UCLA research study showed that yoga-based breathing program called Sudarshan Kriya resulted in significant decrease of impulsive behaviors among teens. The breathing exercises include four basic types of breathing:  Ujjayi or “Victorious Breath”, which is a type of slow, intentional breathing where focus is on the breath touching the throat. Bhastrika or “Bellows Breath,” in which breath is exhaled forcefully through nostrils, followed by a rapid inhale, at the rate of 30 breaths per minute. Chanting “Om” 3 times in a row, which requires sustained, controlled expiration. Breathing in a rhythmic pattern, whether slow, medium or fast.
شاهد صور الطبيعة. خذ قيلولة. اجعل الاندفاع صعبًا بالنسبة إليك. جرب تدريبات التنفس.