Saw a scientific article, summarized in the blog below
Original journal article here:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/01461672221109664
I found it helpful, as I struggle with self-control. And I thought might be helpful for people in this sub, as I was posting it in a few science subs just now.
The short of it is that when self-concept is not clear, people tend to struggle with self-control. Self-concept clarity means having self-related beliefs that are not clear, consistent, or stable. Sort of like not being sure about who you are or changing your self-views often. If you gain more certainty about yourself, maybe having self-control can be easier.
Original post made by /u/fordgrantorino on /r/getdisciplined.